Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Description : JOB SUMMARY

Verifies patient information by interviewing patient. Candidates must have at least one year of dental assisting experience and some front office experience. This position will be both front and back office as needed.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Gather patient information and health background
• Patient check in and out
• Answer telephones
• Verify insurance
• Prepare the work area for procedures
• Take x-rays of patients’ teeth when necessary and display results for the dentist
• Assist the dentist during examinations and dental procedures
• Prepare materials for crowns or dental impressions
• Educate patients on good oral hygiene habits
• Restock treatment areas and monitor inventory
• Dental assistant certificate from an accredited vocational school (preferred)
• 1+ years of dental assisting experience
• X-ray certification a plus
• Current BLS and CPR certification
• Excellent understanding of dental hygiene procedures
• Knowledge of aseptic and sterilization techniques

Requirements : Skills :

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Required :

Preferred :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

DISCLAIMER The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions, subject to reasonable accommodations. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and / or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions, as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.