Dental Assistant

Vista Dental Group offers a comprehensive range of oral and maxillofacial services in a welcoming and patient-centered environment. Our practice specializes in dental implants, wisdom teeth extractions, complex tooth extractions, and IV sedation, among other procedures. Our focus is on providing top-tier care with a commitment to patient comfort and satisfaction.

Position Summary: The Endodontist Assistant is responsible for assisting the dentist in clinical and administrative duties, including; prepare patient for procedure or exam, sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials and assist during dental procedures.

Responsibilities: • Assist the doctor with all dental procedures including but not limited to take directions from doctor, anticipate doctor’s needs, performing patient oral evaluations, take, develop and mount accurate and high-quality X-rays, various laboratory duties including provisional • Maintain the highest level of confidentiality according to the HIPAA guidelines. Adhere to safety guidelines/procedures to OSHA and practice standards • Prepare patients for treatment and assist the doctor in patient treatment to keep patients as comfortable as possible throughout their visit • Perform administrative tasks such as appointment scheduling, charting, and filing • Prepare patient charts, record treatment plans, and update dental records • Prepare, organize, and sterilize instruments, materials, and equipment in accordance with infection control and biohazard protocols • Provide patients with information on oral health care and instructions, as directed by the doctor • Ensure instruments and equipment are effectively maintained • Provide excellent patient care at all times

Qualifications: • Minimum 1 year of Endo experience • Dental assistant certification where required • X-ray/Radiography certification • Nitrous oxide certification preferred • Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, BLS and infection control training as required by law • Experience with relevant dental software • High school diploma or equivalent • Good understanding of chairside responsibilities, and health and safety protocols • Excellent understanding of dental records, charts, and documentation • Great organizational and time management skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to provide excellent patient care • Consistent professionalism in appearance and attitude

Biological safety protocols • Nitrous Oxide Certification • Patient comfort • Customer communication • Medical chart preparation • Laboratory procedures • Dental office • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Treatment plan documentation • Surgical instrument organization • Pre-examination patient preparation • Dental receptionist • Safety regulations • HIPAA • Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures • Filing • Care documentation • Assisting medical staff • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Medical scheduling • High school diploma or GED • X-Ray Certification • Preparing medical treatment area • Disinfection procedures • Records management • Endodontics • Clinical assessment documentation • Health information regulatory compliance • Dental equipment • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • Patient counseling • 1 year • Clinical confidentiality policies • Instrument maintenance • Patient education • Safety standard operating procedures • Managing patient records • Radiology • Communication skills • Certified Dental Assistant • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Time management