Dental Assistant

Dental assistant

Our dental team is searching for an experienced Dental Assistant with exceptional people skills, a dedication to detail and follow-up, experience with Omnicam scanning and Cerec milling. Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 yrs. experience. If you are this special person and would like to join our team, please email a resume.

The Dental Assistant is the right-hand of the doctor taking care of all the needs of our patients. They create efficient delivery models, instrumentation, and sterilization so the dentist can provide the best clinical care and results. They provide a calm and warm environment for patients who are otherwise anxious and concerned about “what is going to happen next.” The clinical skills required for getting ready for anesthetic, support of restorative/cosmetic procedures, and the taking of x-rays are delivered with the best outcomes. The Dental Assistant sets the tone for the appointment by engaging in purposeful conversations that identify patients’ motivators, concerns, and captures all pertinent information through effective charting skills. The Dental Assistant supports patients’ clinical and emotional needs by ensuring that patients want the treatment that they need. They coordinate with the front office team to ensure seamless delivery and accountability for scheduling and follow-through on financial arrangements. The number one responsibility of all employees is patient care and meeting patient needs. This guide outlines responsibilities that must be accomplished daily, weekly, and monthly. Additional responsibilities may be required, as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

 Relationship building skills

 Influencing skills

 Computer skills including digital radiographs, practice management software, omnicam scanning and Cerec milling for same day crowns.

 Teamwork and leadership skills

 Ability to market the practice

 Creative problem-solving skills

 Superb verbal skills with patients and staff

 Overall understanding of the practice’s philosophy and systems

 Organized charting skills

 Excellent clinical skills, expanded duties, x-rays, etc.

 Familiarity with all the instruments necessary for each procedure and how the dentist likes

to be supported

 Overall understanding of all aspects of the back office

 Disinfection and sterilization skills meeting or exceeding OSHA standards

 Motivated to stay up-to-date on medical, dental and hygiene protocols

 Keen understanding of scheduling and financial systems in order to support the processes

from the operatory

 Ability to function within a team environment as a supportive and positive contributor

KEY GOALS/BENCHMARKS OF ROLE

 Daily, monthly, and yearly production goals achieved

 Support of the overall goals and strategies per the Annual Plan

 Efficient procedures executed within the timed procedure guidelines

 Dental supply percentages per the Annual Plan

 Room turnover occurs in agreed upon time

 Effective debriefs and baton passes to both the Scheduling and Financial Coordinators

 Patients referrals generated as a result of patient invitations

 Positive patient reviews of the back-office experience

Job Specific

 Take digital radiographs including vertical and horizontal bitewings, periapicals, full-mouth

series, as well as film panoramic, bitewings, periapicals or occlusals, as needed.

 Take intraoral photographs to complete records and aid in treatment planning. Take scans with Omnicam scanner.

 Prepare the patient for the appropriate procedures (seating, applying the topical, etc.).

 Instruct patient in tooth brushing and flossing techniques, aids and proxy, brush, perio

aids, disclosing methods, electric toothbrushes and waterjets, oral rinses, anti-caries

products, and nutrition.

 Support the doctor during the procedure through charting and instrumentation.

 Assist the doctor when examining the hygiene patients. Make sure the patient’s record is

complete and all services for the day’s treatment are recorded.

 Maintain proper sterilization-package instruments in their correct groupings and check bur

blocks for completeness and order.

 Put away instruments in rooms and keep bur blocks and other supplies stocked.

 Disinfect operatories between procedures.

 See that lab cases are checked in and are going out in a timely manner.

 Communicate with the lab to resolve any other lab issues.

 Utilize an efficient system to alert the front office that the case has arrived in the office.

 Enter detailed and accurate notes with all the pertinent discussions of treatment

recommendations, options, and timeline plans noted in the computer in a joint effort with

the doctor and treatment coordinator, when necessary.

 Communicate referral and medical consult information to other offices and patients, and

follow-up on progress of referrals/medical consultations.

 Properly dispose of the biohazard bags in box.

 Ensure nitrous and oxygen tanks are changed when needed.

 If RDA/EFDA – Perform all the clinical duties that are called for, per your licensure.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
All Patients are required to wear a mask until seated in treatment room. All Employees must wear N-95 and surgical masks during treatment.

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $20