Dental Assistant

We are seeking an enthusiastic, outgoing, hardworking dental assistant for our rapidly growing practice.

No experience required but is beneficial.

Approximately 30hr / week with opportunity to expand hours.

Payrate $20-35 / hr depending on experience.

Reach out to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES   - Responsible for assisting the dentist in the clinical treatment of patients  Patient Management   o Greet patients when they sign in and monitor arrival time o Set up treatment rooms for procedures o Escort patients to treatment room o Seat patients in treatment rooms o Show care and concern, and help patients feel comfortable o Obtain and review health histories according to office protocol o Ensure patients are always attended o Anticipate and assist dentist’s needs o Perform expanded functions and other tasks as assigned by the dentist o Mix dental materials o Ensure patients’ questions are answered thoroughly before they leave o Chart patients and record date, service rendered and any charges o Escort patients from the treatment room o Ensure proper treatment notes are recorded in patient’s chart o Perform clinical procedures as practice act allows and as directed by dentist o Give patient instruction and demonstrate when necessary o Monitor patient flow o Notify Treatment Coordinator if a patient should be called in the evening after a difficult appointment  Treatment Room Management and Sterilization   o Keep dental units ready, stocked and clean o Oversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization procedures o Disinfect treatment rooms according to OSHA regulations o Sterilize all instruments and handpieces according to OSHA regulations o Keep trays, instruments and treatment room drawers organized o Ensure that office sterilization procedures document is on display o Promptly send out and monitor all dental laboratory cases o Implement the preventative maintenance / cleaning schedule for dental equipment o Maintain dental office emergency kits and nitrous and oxygen tanks o Follow laboratory procedures according to office protocol  Inventory Management   o Monitor inventory and order dental office supplies as needed o Ensure that treatment rooms are stocked at all times  Office Participation   o Help in other areas of the office when necessary (i.e., answering phones, unpacking supplies, completing insurance forms, moving former patient records, etc.) o Be an active participant in team meetings o Promote team concept by interacting with others in the office  PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS  Education / Experience   o Compliance with state dental practice requirements (e.g., x-ray requirements, OSHA training) o Computer skills [list computer skills required and any specific dental software] Interpersonal   o Good interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, dentists, other staff members and community o Effective verbal skills to communicate with patients and staff  Powered by JazzHR