Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Dental Assistant Job Opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant ~ Treatment Coordinator to join our team in providing exceptional dental care to our community. As a Dental Assistant you will be at the heart of our practice, collaborating with skilled experienced dental professionals to ensure our patients receive top-notch care in a comfortable and welcoming environment.

In this dynamic role, you’ll have the opportunity to utilize your clinical skills in a compassionate demeanor to support our dentist and hygienists in delivering high-quality dental care. From assisting chair side during procedures and helping our patients achieve and maintain optimal dental health.

If you are enthusiastic about dentistry and enjoy working in an upbeat modern environment, we invite you to apply to this fantastic opportunity. We are a privately owned adult-focused practice that thrives on making each smile bright and healthy.

Days and hours of operation are M - TH from 7:30am to 3:45pm.

Dental Assistant Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assisting with dental procedures including all aspects of four-handed dentistry.
• Infection Control: sterilizing and sanitizing equipment and instruments, breaking down and disinfecting operatories, setting up instrument trays, preparing operatories for the next procedure, restocking room supplies.
• Assist dental hygienists.
• Confirm treatment completed matches the routing slip.
• Taking digital x-rays, intra oral photos and completing digital scans.
• Medical, dental histories, and patient vital signs updated and recorded.
• Following office standard operating procedures and dentist’s instructions.
• Taking impressions.
• Maintaining dental equipment, inventory and ordering dental supplies.
• Entering treatment plans, sequencing and scheduling appointments.
• Answering phones, taking detailed messages and scanning.
• Completing mandatory continuing education.
• Following office protocols

Dental Assistant Requirements:

• Certificate or Associate's Degree from a recognized dental assisting program.
• DANB x-ray certification.
• Current CPR certificate.
• Experience with a variety of computer duties. Knowledge with Softdent a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and vocal. Bilingual a plus.
• Two years of experience as a dental assistant. CAD/CAM experience a plus.
• OSHA and HIPAA compliant.
• Friendly and professional with a positive team focus attitude.
• Open to direction and training.
• Creative and efficient with problem solving.