What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Cedar Grove Dental?
Cedar Grove Dental is looking to add a team member to our wonderful practice.
Job Overview:
- We are looking for someone that is eager to learn and grow and passionate about dentistry and how they can change people's lives through dentistry. Our practice is all about serving people. We believe it is our calling to serve
- Looking for someone that is quick on their feet, who is able to adapt, learn, and assume and carry out the responsibilities of their job while gaining joy and value in what they do.
- Balanced schedule with single column of dental procedures with a few appts in second column.
- Must be a team player and put the patient experience at the forefront of their job.
- Hours: Monday-8-5 PM, Tuesday-Thurs: 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Job Type: Full-time or part-time
- Pay: 18-26 per hour depending on experience.
Job Requirements:
- CDA or RDA.
- Willingness to grow, adaptability, flexibility
Benefits:
- Up to 5 weeks paid time off depending on production. Sick leave and pay provided.
- Medical insurance half paid by practice. In house dental plan.
- Simple IRA offered.
Job Description:
- Seat patients and enjoy contact and conversation with patients.
- Review Medical and Dental History and take vitals at each visit.
- Have patient room ready with instruments/materials ready and complete for each procedure.
- Assist in diagnostic procedures such as radiographs and pulp testing.
- Assist dentist in dental procedures including but not limited to: Exams, Cleanings, Deep Cleanings, Fillings (Amalgam/GI/Composite/Sedative), Crown and bridgework, Oral Surgery, Root Canals, Dentures, Occlusal guards/other appliances.
- Assist Hygienists in data collection for patients.
- Be fluent in disinfection and safety protocols associated with dental offices.
- Complete Notes thoroughly, accurately, and consistently.
- Gather weekly inventory and order supplies from dental companies.
- Know sterilization protocol and run sterilization of instruments.
- Have the ability to critically think and problem solve without the doctor's help but within the scope of the certification.
- Be able to pack gingival cord, make impressions for diagnostic purposes, be able to make temporary restorations for crown and bridge purposes with the supervision of the doctor.
- Be able to administer nitrous oxide with the supervision of the dentist as well as monitor patients under nitrous oxide.
- Complete Child Prophylaxis and fluoride varnish application.
We are simply looking for someone to join our team that will add to our passion to help people in the community. We have a great team culture, the doctor cares about his team and patients, and our patients love our practice. If you would like to enter into a fabulous environment and your values are in alignment with ours, please apply!
Salary : $18 - $26
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