Dental assistant

We are looking for two clinical partners to help hundreds of people per year to regain hope, self-confidence with a new smile.

We do not employ "spit suckers" and "room cleaners." Our doctors work with capable, independent, career-oriented, free-thinkers who play an avid and vital role in patient care.

You are important to us and our patients.

You MUST be a mature, drama-free, team member. We do not put up with nonsense. This is a professional establishment delivering the highest quality care.

Digital, Implant, cosmetic, prosthodontic practice with in-office lab requires a motivated, detail-oriented person to serve as a clinical partner to doctors and aide to laboratory that enhances and perfects patient care.

Full-Time (Mon-Friday) Hours 7 : 30 am- 5 : 00 pm

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Responsible for assisting the dentist in the clinical treatment of patients.
• Patient Management
• Seat patients and have properly set up for procedures
• Show care and concern, and help patients feel comfortable
• Obtain and review health histories according to office protocol
• Perform expanded functions and other tasks as assigned by the dentist
• Mix dental materials Ensure all patients' questions are answered thoroughly before they leave
• Chart all patients and record date, service rendered, and any charges
• Escort patients from the treatment room
• Ensure proper treatment notes are recorded in a patient's chart
• Perform clinical procedures as practice act allows and as directed by the dentist
• Give patient instruction and demonstrate, when necessary
• Monitor patient flow
• Treatment Room Management and Sterilization
• Check to ensure that dental units are ready, stocked, and clean at all times
• Oversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization procedures
• Disinfect treatment rooms according to OSHA regulations
• Sterilize all instruments and hand pieces according to OSHA regulations
• Organize trays, instruments, and treatment room drawers at all times
• Ensure that office sterilization procedures document is on display
• Send out promptly and monitor all dental laboratory cases Implement a preventative maintenance / cleaning schedule for dental equipment
• Maintain dental office emergency kits and nitrous and oxygen tanks
• Follow laboratory procedures according to office protocol
• See that records are stored securely and handled in compliance with legal requirements, including the HIPAA privacy and security regulations if applicable
• Accurately file patient information
• Arrange patient charts and radiographs for next day's appointments
• Assist in the administration of the recall system
• Inventory Management
• Help in other areas of the office when necessary (i.e., phones, unpacking supplies, completing insurance forms, moving dismissed patient records, etc.)
• Be an active participant in staff meetings Promote team concept by interacting with others in the office

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION

Education / Experience : High school diploma or equivalent.

Special considerations given for Graduate of ADA-accredited dental assisting program or 5 YEARS dental assisting experience preferred Coursework in dental instruments and procedures Compliance with state dental practice requirements (i.

e., X-ray requirements, OSHA training, vaccinations)

CONTACT PERSON : Allie Hogan

Allie Hogan

LOCATION :

2021 Pleasure House Road Virginia Beach, VA 23455

Job Type : Full-time

Salary : $15.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours : 30 40 per week

Medical specialties :

Surgery

Schedule :

Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types :

Bonus opportunities

Experience :

Dental assisting : 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location : In person

Last updated : 2024-04-27