Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Our established family dental practice is seeking to add a dental assistant to our growing team We are seeking someone who is competent, driven, and hard working. Applicants should be passionate about dentistry, determined to make a difference, and committed to making our patients feel special. Candidates should be skilled in providing direct and indirect patient care, have attention to detail, and be able to work as a team with other staff to give patients the best experience possible.

Some responsibilities for this position will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Welcoming patients into the dental office
• Prepare patients for treatment or exams while ensuring their comfort in the office
• Taking vitals (BP, Pulse) and reviewing / updating patient's medical history
• Select and set up instruments, equipment, and materials needed
• Communicating and building a rapport with patients
• Sterilizing instruments according to set regulations
• Assist the dentist with a variety of procedures (4-handed dentistry)
• Assist the hygienists as needed with seating patients, taking x-rays, intraoral photos, and more
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed, including taking and pouring up impressions
• Provide oral hygiene instructions, discuss the importance of dental health in relation to overall health, and provide post-operative care instructions with the help of the dentist and dental hygienist
• Review treatment plans with patients and help answer their questions about specific treatment options with the help of the dentist and dental hygienist
• Stocking and cleaning the operatories, sterilization, and common areas
• Scheduling appointments
• Maintain accurate patient records, including clinical notes and patient ledgers

In-office training will be provided. However, some skills we are looking for are listed below:

• Excellent communication and people skills required.
• Knowledge of general dental terminology, including tooth numbers, restorative terminology, etc..., is preferred, not required.
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods is preferred, but not required.
• Understanding and adherence to health & safety regulations, including OSHA protocols, required.
• Understanding and adherence to HIPAA regulations required.
• Organization skills, reliability, and attention to detail are required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience with computers, including dental software, is preferred, but not required. (Our practice uses Dentrix.)
• Completion of Dental Assistant program at certified school is preferred.
• Experience as a Dental Assistant is preferred.
• Expanded Duty Dental Assistant certification is preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 34 – 36 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person