Dental Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist dentist chair-side by organizing and preparing instruments for dentist’s use and assisting as needed during procedures.
• Take clinically acceptable x-rays as requested by the dentist. Manage digital radiographs.
• Prepare and maintain dental instruments, materials, and equipment.
• Collect and record patient health histories (dental and medical) and record information for the dentist’s reference prior to examination.
• Advise patients in dental care instructions following procedures.
• Follow through with post-visit duties.
• Demonstrate knowledge of dental procedures, clinic infection control procedures, cleaning and sterilization of instruments, tray setup, and materials.
• Stay up to date on OSHA and HIPAA guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with all office staff and patients.
• Interact positively with a diverse patient population.
• Demonstrate knowledge of skills necessary to meet the patient’s physical, educational, and safety needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Turn on and off the compressor upon arrival and departure from the clinic.
• Maintain proper infection control when assisting in the operatory.
• (Personal Protective Equipment- Protective Eye-ware, mask, gloves and barrier gown)
• Dispose of sharps once a month in the proper manner.
• Dispose of infectious waste in the proper manner.
• Chart patient dental conditions according to protocol.
• Teach patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health.
• Perform supra-gingival prophylaxis and apply sealants when necessary.
• Greet every patient in the waiting room, introduce yourself, and escort them to the operatory.
• Take blood pressure readings on all patients.
• Dispatch lab work appropriately.
• Accountable for office supply orders, ensuring the office is fully stocked and materials are up to date.
• Follow duties as described in the CAHN dental assisting manual I received during orientation.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Dental Assistant training from an accredited dental assistant program is required.
• Radiation safety certification DANB Certification preferred.

Pay

$1,500.00 sign-on bonus

Schedule

Monday – Friday, Hours are flexible based on the center and organization's needs.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off accrual
• 401k with company match (up to 3%)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays