Dental Assistant
Job Description
Job Description
We assist dental practices that are facing non-clinical challenges by providing them with industry proven non-clinical business support services.
We are looking for professional staff that are able to join a collaborative and motivated team that provides non-clinical support functions to an affiliated network of dentists.
These professionals have critical roles in assisting with non-clinical services across a broad network of affiliated dental practices.
Office is open Monday - Thursday and 2 Saturday's per month
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
- Capturing quality dental radiographs (x-rays)
- patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
OTHER RESPONSIBILTIES :
- Carryout infection control protocol- preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
- Providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, as directed by Doctor
- With the direction of the Dentist, educations patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.
g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
- Taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts
- Enthusiastic communication with patients and suppliers (e.g., scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, billing and ordering supplies as directed by Office Manager)
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Dental Assistant Certificate where state regulations specify
- X-Ray Certification where state regulations specify
- Prior Experience with a dental management software - Dentrix preferred
- DAANCE Certification Required
QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Proven dedication to provide high quality, comprehensive chairside care
- Ability to comply with safety procedures, rules, and regulations in order to maintain a clean and safe working environment
- Strong working knowledge of dental terminology, equipment, and practices
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
- General Office Activities as Required
- Good manual dexterity
- Bend or twist their body.
- Sit / Stand for long periods of time
The above statements are intended to provide a general overview and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job.
They are not intended to be a list of all responsibilities, duties and requirements. Additional duties can be assigned as determined.
Elite Dental Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We support a diverse workforce.
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