Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

We assist dental practices facing non-clinical challenges by providing them with industry-proven non-clinical business support services.

We are looking for professional staff who can 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.

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 RESPONSIBILITIES :

• 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, educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.

g., tooth brushing, flossing, and nutritional counseling)

• Taking impressions of patient's 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

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proven dedication to provide high-quality, comprehensive chairside care
• Ability to comply with safety procedures, rules, and regulations 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.