Dental Assistant

Duties And Responsibilities

• Clearly demonstrate knowledge of dental instruments and assist the dentist in rendering patient care chairside.
• Maintain inventory control in the operatories where treatment is rendered by the Provider.
• Adhere to OSHA, HIPAA, and CDC guidelines.
• Deliver world class patient interactions related to scheduling, follow up treatment, post-surgical information and record keeping.
• Perform basic lab procedures such as taking impressions, pouring models, and preparing cases for external labs.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Easily able to learn new technologies and systems required and demonstrates a desire to learn.
• Applicable licensing required for the state in which you will work: Dental Radiologic Technologist (DRT) license or willing to pursue licensure immediately required.
• Radiation Health and Safety certificate.
• Certified Dental Assistant certificate preferred.
• 1+ years work experience as a Dental Assistant.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Requires some flexibility in scheduling, such as the ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Benefits Summary

• Medical Insurance: Choice of five comprehensive Aetna medical plans, including options with low copays, deductible-sharing, and national provider networks.
• Dental Insurance: MetLife plans offering preventative, basic, major, and orthodontic coverage options.
• Vision Insurance: Davis and UHC vision plans with annual exams, eyewear allowances, and contact lens benefits.
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts: Pre-tax savings accounts for medical, dependent care, and healthcare expenses.
• Life & Disability Insurance: Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, with voluntary life, short-term, and long-term disability plans.
• Additional Perks: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Identity Theft & Fraud Protection, Legal Support Services, Discount Programs (including pet insurance, travel, theme parks, electronics, etc.), Wellness Programs, Financial Wellness and Planning Tools.

Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment

• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Company Safety

• We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees.
• ProSmile is committed to proactively creating and maintaining an environment that is safe for our team and patients.
• Employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including face masks, gloves, gowns, and more as needed and in accordance with CDC standards.