EDDA - Dental Assistant

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service, with excellent chair-side manner, while demonstrating teamwork.
• Aid the doctor and/or hygienist(s) with dental procedures.
• Maintain excellent patient service, integrity, and workflow.
• Review patient charts prior to doctor arrival, document appropriate patient information and health history during the exam and treatment, ensure all patient consents are completed prior to treatment.
• Perform four-handed dentistry, including fabricating temporary crowns, placing rubber dams, placing amalgam and composite restorations, assisting with seating permanent/removable prosthetics, coronal polishing, and sealant placement.
• Take, develop, and mount accurate, high-quality radiographs and intra-oral photos.
• Clean, sterilize, and prepare the equipment and operatory, prior to and after a patient’s appointment.
• Track incoming and outgoing lab cases, monitor and order dental supplies.
• Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance, follow safety policies and procedures through OSHA compliance and BBP (Blood-borne Pathogens).
• Multi-task and remain calm in a rapidly changing environment.
• Assist in educating patients and addressing their questions and/or concerns to help them feel more comfortable.
• Assist the business administrative team in scheduling patients and submitting referrals as clinically necessary.
• Show computer proficiency and the ability to learn new programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current radiography certification required.
• Active Dental Assistant/CDA/EFDA/EDDA/QDA license, as required by state.
• Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR-BLS) preferred.
• Current certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Analgesia, as required by state, or ability to become certified.

Skills

• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Excellent chair-side manner.
• Teamwork and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to perform four-handed dentistry tasks.
• Knowledge of dental procedures and equipment.
• Proficiency in taking, developing, and mounting radiographs and intra-oral photos.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, supportive environment.
• Effective communication and educational skills.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new programs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid holidays.