What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Hudson Dental Arts?
Responsibilities include general clinical assisting, preventive maintenance on equipment, and completing lab preps- under the direction of the dentist. We ask you to recognize that your responsibility includes the preparation of examination rooms and understand the process and be able to accomplish sterilizing instruments and ensuring all necessary equipment is ready for the dentist- while implementing proper infection control procedures. We ask that as a Dental Assistant, you be able to greet and treat patients with warmth and facilitate Individualized experiences based on excellent customer service, as well as: -Update and maintain client’s dental records with complete and accurate notes - Assist the dentist with dental procedures - Take digital X-rays (PA’s/pans) - Schedule patient appointments/answer phones when needed - Create and present treatment plans - Scan patient’s teeth with intraoral scanner (Carestream) - Take PVS impressions PREFERRED (BUT NOT REQUIRED) EXPERIENCE - High school diploma - Associates Degree - At least (5) years of experience as a dental assistant - Versed in dental procedure codes
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
- Dental Assistants: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: One location