What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental assistant dental position at Dental Care Alliance?
Overview :
We are looking for an experienced Dental Assistant for a fast-paced multi doctor office. Our priorities include providing a safe, pleasant, and efficient experience for our patients.
We are looking for a well-organized assistant with great attention to detail. We are looking for someone who thrives working in a team environment.
Responsibilities :
Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.
Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access;
suctioning; passing instruments.
Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies, pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances.
Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.
Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks;
participating in professional societies.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications : Required Skills :
Required Skills :
Experience working as a Dental Assistant
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Last updated : 2024-10-07
