What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Drs. Rosen & Dworkin?
We are looking for knowledgeable, dedicated Dental Assistants to join our team full-time and part-time. The Dental Assistant ensures that quality patient care is a priority. Dental Assistants are an essential part of the team that helps the dentist to set up equipment, educate and prepare patients for treatment, aid the dentist in the safe and efficient execution of procedures, and record and document procedures as directed by the Practice Leader.
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Dental Assistant Duties/Responsibilities
- Greet and prepare patients for treatment promptly, pleasantly, and professionally.
- Sterilize and prepare instruments for tray setups before dental procedures.
- Take diagnostic-digital imaging as prescribed by the dentists.
- Practice within the legal scope of assistant duties with or without certification, depending on state regulations.
- Maintain meticulous records on patient charts and documents.
- Set up and break down rooms according to infection control protocols between patients.
- Communicate patient and equipment needs with co-workers.
- Other duties as assigned by Practice Leader and/or Dentist.
- Adhere to OSHA guidelines, HIPAA Privacy Policy, and clinical operating procedures.
- Work with and maintain all dental equipment.
- Positively contribute to a respectful and collaborative working environment.
- Facilitate patient comfort, care, and satisfaction professionally.
- Present to work during scheduled shifts (see office manual for specifics).
- At least one year of dental assisting experience.
- Current CPR certification.
- Other State License/Certification Requirements based on the state you are employed in.
- Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Certification preferred.
Dental Assistant Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Prolonged periods of standing and bending.
- Must be able to lift <15 pounds at times.
Benefits for Full-Time Employees*
- PTO, paid holidays, office closure days
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental allowance
- 401(k) Eligibility
- And many more!
*Benefits are subject to change and eligibility
Benefits for Part-Time Employees*
- PTO, paid holidays
- Dental allowance
- 401(k) Eligibility
- And many more!
*Benefits are subject to change and eligibility
Our Mission & Values: Drive All Decisions and Actions “To Make Our Teams, Patients, and Practices Happier and Healthier!”
Positive Energy – We are enthusiastic, empathetic, compassionate, optimistic, generous, kind, and passionate.
Partnership – Work collaboratively together to achieve shared goals. We accomplish more together than as individuals. We are better together.
Communication – Set clear expectations and feedback to our patients and team members.
Growth - We strive to continuously improve and are goal-oriented. We grow always in all ways.