Job Posting for Dental Asisstant at Familia Dental
About the Company
Familia Dental was established in 2008 and has grown rapidly because of our quality dentistry and our caring, compassionate approach to all people. Our practice exemplifies the core values of quality, honesty, and care in everything that we do.
When you join Familia Dental as a Dental Assistant, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in your community while earning a competitive salary, wage increases, and more benefits than ever before such as our newly added 401K plan.
Whether Kick-Starting a New Career or Having Experience, Working at Familia Dental Has Amazing Benefits!
Endless Career Growth Opportunities
Hands-On In-Clinic Training
Latest Technology and Safety Protocols
Making a Difference Every Day
Giving Back to Our Community
Compassionate & Collaborative Team Environment
Benefits available:
401(k) Retirement Plan
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Access to Financial Advisors
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Voluntary Short-Term Disability
Paid Holidays & Time Off
AD&D Coverage
Job Purpose
To assist the dentist effectively and efficiently in providing dental care to patients and to promote Familia Dentals culture and mission and values.
Responsibilities
Welcome and escort patient in a professional and friendly manner from reception area to and from the treatment areas.
Ensure treatment rooms are equipped and stocked with inventory and re-order when necessary.
Take and record patients medical and dental histories and vital signs, blood pressure & pulse.
Document/chart all dental procedures performed during each patient visit per Dentists instructions and legal requirements.
Take and develop dental diagnostic x-rays.
Pour and base diagnostic models and fabricate temporary restorations as allowed by state law.
Sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials and assist Dentist during dental procedures.
Effectively provide dental education and information to patients to ensure patient awareness of dental health, and oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling).
Notify Office Manager of equipment trouble or general safety concerns
Attend and participate in morning huddles, chart reviews and regular office meetings..
Understand and follow company policy and procedures
Understand and follow state and federal laws related to a dental office
Other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications/Skill Sets
BILINGUAL (Spanish/English) strongly preferred
Exceptional customer/patient service skills
Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills
Ability to effectively present information one-on-one with patients.
Basic computer knowledge and experience with dental management software experience. Denticon experience is preferred.
Ability to work in fast paced, patient-focused environment.
Detail oriented
Organizational and time management skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
Meet state requirements for DA duties, continuing education, or license; Basic Life Support (BLS), cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate, and radiography certificate
Dental experience is preferred, but not required.
Experience working within healthcare or related field strongly preferred
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