What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Dental Concepts and Implant Center?
Come join our great team! We are currently building our second location and growing! Positive attitude and solid work ethic are key. 2 years of dental assisting is required.
Duties:
- Assist the dentist during dental procedures
- Prepare treatment rooms for patients by ensuring that all necessary instruments and supplies are ready
- Take and develop dental x-rays
- Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment
- Provide post-operative instructions to patients
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
- Perform basic laboratory tasks such as pouring and trimming models, fabricating temporary crowns, and taking impressions
- Educate patients on oral hygiene and proper dental care techniques
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of a dental assistant program or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and instruments
- Familiarity with Dentrix or other dental practice management software
- Proficiency in infection control protocols and procedures
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Skills:
- Medical records management: Yes (Duties)
- Infection control: Yes (Duties)
- Dentrix or other dental practice management software: Yes (Duties)
- CAD (Computer-Aided Design): Yes
- Medical documentation: Yes (Duties)
- Medical coding: No
- Patient assessment: No
- Medical terminology: No
- Assisting: Yes (Duties)
- Anatomy knowledge: No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19