Dental Assistant

Essential Functions

• Assists chair-side
• Provides patients with instructions for oral care following appointments and procedures
• Teaches patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to improve or maintain oral health
• Performs operatory set up and break down
• Sterilizes instruments
• Understands and utilizes company dental software, HRIS, applicable Microsoft Suite applications and other internet vehicles as necessary
• Understands company’s timekeeping system and enters hours worked and PTO appropriately and timely; gains pre-approval from Office Manager for overtime; notifies Office Manager immediately of discrepancy in hours paid through payroll
• Completes continuing education as required by office; monitors expiration of certifications making sure not to allow them to expire
• Maintains facilities and equipment in accordance with hygiene and safety regulations including OSHA; follow required OSHA and Workers’ Compensation safety procedures and processes as necessary
• Travels as necessary for business related functions and training

Nonessential Functions

• Performs additional tasks as necessary or assigned to achieve office/company goals