Dental Assistant

Position Description

We are looking for a dependable, dedicated, and respectful person to provide Dental care to our patients. Outstanding compensation including generous paid time off, 9 paid holidays, excellent health benefits, a company paid pension, multiple bonuses, and more!

Detailed Duties And Responsibilities

• Aid Dentists with all clinical and clerical procedures.
• Aid with all front desk duties.
• Assist Dentist at chair side.
• Take and record patient blood pressure, pulse, respiration, case history and oral temperature.
• Understand all OSHA requirements for infection control procedures.
• Answer telephone and schedule appointments.
• Study for radiology certification course.
• Prepare patients for dental exam, including taking dental and medical history and charting.
• Take, develop, mount and file dental radiographs and other forms with supervision.
• Prepare instrument trays and operatories.
• Retrieve records from medical records department, completing encounter dailies.
• Perform autoclave monitoring system monthly with accurate log and log of MSDS sheets.
• Completes Dental Assistant skills checklist annually.
• Utilizes electronic oral health record system to enter, retrieve and document patient information accurately and efficiently.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent training and experience.
• No prior dental experience necessary but must be willing to progress to Dental Assistant II through formal education.
• Bilingual skills English/Spanish preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Some knowledge of dental terminology preferred.
• Good customer relations and professional appearance.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks.
• Working knowledge of dental records and electronic oral health record system.