Dental Assistant Full Time

Responsibilities

• Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Explaining office procedures before treatment to patients.
• Providing quality and compassionate care to every patient before, during and after dental treatment.
• Patient management during dental procedures.
• Dental charting of patient's pre-existing and accurate inputting of patient progress notes.
• Providing patients with post-op instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling).
• Taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth).
• Preparing and maintaining dental instruments, supplies and equipment.
• Taking and developing x-rays, collecting and recording patient health histories.
• Serving as an infection control officer, developing infection control protocol and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment.
• Monitoring equipment and hand piece repairs for all operatory equipment, accurate completion and follow up of repair logs.
• Completing daily/weekly/monthly tasks including autoclave testing and cleaning of traps.
• Aiding in monthly supply orders.
• Assisting with monthly recall and treatment plan reports, when requested.
• Responsible for adhering to all government and company regulations.
• Helping to provide direct patient care in all dental specialties, including pediatric dentistry and oral surgery.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer service environment and good computer skills are necessary.
• An upbeat attitude and outgoing personality are a MUST to succeed in this position.
• Ability to handle multiple, simultaneous tasks.
• A people person/team player.
• Required Dental Assistant certification.
• Must possess great chair side manners.
• Ability to adapt to different needs and techniques.
• An individual who can work under pressure and strives to advance.
• An individual who adheres to policies and procedures.
• Bilinguals are a plus!

Pay

Salary is based on experience.

Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm schedule

Benefits

• Full time team members qualify for Medical/Dental/Optical Insurance coverage after 90 days
• Great work/life balance
• Schedule flexibility
• Positive & family oriented work environment
• Opportunity to work in a very unique environment with exposure to many specialties