Dental Assistant
Straine · Southern Pines, NC · 7 mo ago
On-siteHealthcare$20–$22/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Prepares work areas to include stocking, setting up, breaking down and cleaning/sterilizing as needed.
- Verifies lab cases are checked in and checked out for patients on the schedule.
- Makes sure proper tray set up.
- Sits patients and completes the scheduled treatment, as well as provides oral or written pre-operative and post-operative treatment instructions.
- Updates the Practice Management Software with new findings and next recommended treatment.
- Turning over patient operatories, cleaning/sterilization of instruments.
- Aids in the Hygiene Department with x-rays, etc. when needed.
- Takes necessary X-rays prescribed by the doctor following the Radiographic Imaging Policy (RIP).
- Assists Doctor at chairside with four-handed dentistry, a variety of procedures such as crown and bridges, cosmetic, endo, surgery and implants.
- Maintains Doctor's work schedule and patient flow between operatories, taking impressions per doctor’s recommendation.
- Maintains general dental office equipment including but not limited to the suction system, X-ray processor and all sterilization equipment.
- Follows all company policies and procedures paying special attention to patient care and safety.
- Participation in morning huddles and weekly staff meetings.
Qualifications
- DA License
- 1-2 Years Of Experience
- PREFERRED: Eaglesoft Experience
- PREFERRED: Surgical Experience
- Knowledge of iTero is a Plus!