What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Hoffman Smiles?
Description
At Hoffman Dental Smiles, we strive to provide exemplary, personalized dental care in a friendly, relaxing environment at an excellent value. We treat every patient with compassion and integrity, utilizing proven, efficient systems and technologies. We believe in preventative dental care for our patients, and we educate them on how to maintain their dental health for life. Patient experience is our top priority, and we strive to 'WOW' our patients, as well as each other.
Benefits
· Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
· 401k plan
· Two weeks of paid time off per year
· Up to 7 paid holidays per year (includes one floating holiday)
· Complimentary dental care for employee and family members (within company guidelines)
· Opportunity to Bonus Monthly
Key Responsibilities
· Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
· Prepares patient for dental treatment.
· Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area.
· Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies, pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
· Fabricates restorations; cleans and polishes removable appliances.
· Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification.
· 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.
· Ensures operation of dental equipment
· Maintains dental supplies inventory.
Requirements
· Successful completion of a dental assistant licensing program as per state guidelines
· 1 years experience as a Dental Assistant
· Comprehensive understanding of dental instruments
· Exceptional customer service skills
Salary : $24 - $26
