Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Posting : Dental AssistantJob Description

Lernor Family Dental is excited to announce a career opportunity for a dedicated and skilled Dental Assistant. As an integral part of our dental care team, you will be joining a dynamic, well-established private practice known for delivering exceptional dental services to its community.

This Full-Time position is perfect for individuals passionate about contributing to patient care and looking for a non-remote role within a collaborative clinic environment.

We are looking for an energetic, friendly and reliable assistant. We are a small, private owned practice with a family atmosphere.

At Lernor Family Dental, we value professionalism, patient satisfaction, and teamwork. This position requires a proactive approach to assist both our dentists and hygienists, and involves significant interaction with patients.

As a Dental Assistant, the selected candidate will be crucial in maintaining the smooth operation of our practice, ensuring the comfort and care of our patients.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist dentists and dental hygienists during various treatment procedures.
• Set up and sterilize instruments, equipment, and treatment rooms following infection control protocols.
• Take dental radiographs (x-rays) as prescribed along with managing processing duties.
• Record treatment information in patient records with accuracy and detail.
• Provide patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling).
• Educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling).
• Take impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs).
• Assist with the provision of endodontic care under the direction of the dentist (root canals, crowns, and bridges).
• Manage dental supply inventory and place orders, ensuring the clinic is well-equipped at all times.
• Communicate with patients and suppliers (scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, billing and ordering supplies).
• Help to provide direct patient care in all dental specialties, including orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics and oral surgery.
• Assist the dental assistant, hygienist and office manager as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Completion of an accredited dental assistant training program.
• Certification as a Dental Assistant recognized by the state or the national certifications (CDA or RDA).
• Must be x-ray certified.
• Minimum of one-year practical experience as a dental assistant preferred.
• Must be proficient in Dentrix.
• Strong understanding of dental records, charting, and dentist notes.
• Familiarity with dental terminology and dental procedures.
• Ability to manage and organize multiple tasks efficiently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, dentists, other staff members and community.
• Proven dedication to provide high-quality, comprehensive dental care.
• Ability to comply strictly with the Law and ethical guidelines of the dental profession.
• Basic computer skills and competence in using digital office software.
• Flexibility to handle front and back office duties as per the clinic requirements.
• Capacity to work comfortably in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in preparing patients and operating equipment for treatments and procedures.
• Strong familiarity in understanding OSHA and sterilization standards.
30+ days ago