What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant, 2 Days/Week position at Angelo M. Zervos?
Our team in Pleasant Ridge is looking for our next SUPERSTAR Dental Assistant!
Dr. Angelo Zervos has been serving the Ferndale and Pleasant Ridge communities for over 20 years and is passionate about patient comfort and quality of care. The office offers a family like atmosphere, for both patients and employees, professional growth opportunities and all full time employees receive access to our comprehensive benefit package.
The ideal candidate will be a motivated, team oriented dental assistant with a passion for working with people to achieve their smile goals.
Job duties may include but are not limited to-
- Greets patients in waiting area and escorts patients to the operatory.
- Assists the dentist in the administration of treatment at the chair side as required or directed by the dentist.
- Promotes an atmosphere supportive of good dental and general health by demonstrating good oral hygiene, questioning patients to ascertain home care status, instructing patients in techniques of flossing and brushing in accordance with protocol.
- Maintain a sterile and neat working environment according to current infection control procedures.
- Review the health history, make chart entries under the direction of the dentist and assure completion of forms and signatures.
- Assume the responsibility associated with any duties that may be delegated by the dentist.
- Familiarize the patient with the aspects of their dental visit and provide support and compassion to that patient when it is needed.
- Stock operatories and maintain clinical supply inventory.
- Review daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments.
- Take digital radiographs.
- Follow practice protocols: quality assurance, biohazards, infection control, referral, emergency medicine, implants, perio program and emergency treatment.
- Demonstrate complete knowledge and usage of dental terminology, dental instruments, tray setups and instrument sharpening.
Schedule-
- Tuesday 8am-5pm
- Wednesday 8am-5pm
Previous chairside experience is preferred