Dental Assistant II

About the role

To assist with quality dental care and associated services to patients under the general supervision of a dentist using established dental assisting procedures while collaborating in a team environment in a variety of patient care and clinical duties.

Responsibilities

• Well‑organized with great attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Reviews the schedule frequently to maximize time management.
• Welcomes the patient and parent back by introducing them to the clinic area.
• Assists the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Reviews treatment needed and answers any questions prior to starting procedures.
• Completes all treatment consents including re‑care and op sheets.
• Performs routine dental cleanings.
• Plans for next visit prior to walk out.
• Reviews charts daily to check x‑rays, clinical notes and frequency limitations for patients.
• Maintains adequate supplies and compiles a list for Clinical Coordinator inventory control and ordering purposes.
• Educates parents and patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health.
• Takes and develops dental radiographs.
• Monitors nitrous oxide.
• Takes initiative with any additional responsibilities the Clinical Coordinator may assign.
• Provides support to the back of the house by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments; stocking; writing clinical notes and any other clinical tasks as assigned by the Clinical Coordinator.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations according to OSHA standards.
• Maintains care of units (flush lines, fill H₂O bottles, place tablet in H₂O, change traps).
• Completes daily, weekly, and monthly duties as outlined in OSHA Manual.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED certificate
• Successful completion of a dental assistant program as per state guidelines
• Dental x‑ray certification
• Coronal Polishing Certification
• Additional certification such as nitrous desired but not required

Skills

• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, education, racial, ethnic and professional backgrounds.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Understanding of health & safety regulations.
• Strong knowledge of dental software.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Professional appearance and attitude.
• Effectively works as a team member; functions independently, exercises sound judgment and initiative; is flexible to shift priorities; maintains confidentiality; establishes and maintains effective interpersonal work relationships.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Growth opportunities
• Positive work environment in a stable growing company