Dental Assistant

Overview

Busy, privately owned dental office, is seeking an energetic and knowledgeable Dental Assistant. Our company features 11 locations with huge opportunity for internal growth.  The ideal candidate will have a lot of experience in making temps and experience with Dentrix. We look forward to having you join our team!

• Competetive wage
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Monthly Bonus 
• Health Insurance
• 401k

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Responsibilities

• Provides superior chair-side clinical support and assisting to Doctors and Hygienists which includes but is not limited to; charting, patient education, Operatory set-up and clean-up.
• Manages the patient flow; redirects efforts to respond to changes, prioritizes next Operatory room for the Doctors, and updates the Doctors on the patients’ status.
• Welcomes and greets patients in the reception area and provides a personal introduction including name and position.
• Takes and processes X-Rays.
• Performs patient hand-offs.
• Enters and updates patient treatment plans at the direction of the treating Doctor using the company operational system.
• Verifies the patient’s clinical service needs were exceeded and takes appropriate action when visits do not meet expectations.
• Escorts the patient to check-out.
• Completes sterilization processes for equipment and Operatory.
• Monitors all laboratory cases and ensures they are ready for the next day’s schedule.
• Maintains emergency kids and first aid supplies, emergency medications, and oxygen tank.
• Follows maintenance schedules for the processor, autoclave, and compressor on a weekly basis.
• Identifies, reports and follows up on any maintenance issues in the office including dental equipment and hand pieces.
• Maintains and updates the MSDS binder.
• Follows OSHA regulations and MFSD safety requirements, including compliance with HIPPA guidelines, CPR, X-rays, and other required certifications and registrations.
• Maintains and updates annual CE requirements as specified by the state.
• Miscellaneous other duties as directed by supervisor.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Education Level: High School or diploma or GED
• Job Related/Industry Experience: Minimum 1 year job related experience
• State Requirements where specified
• Physical Requirements: Mostly walking, talking, standing, and updating information in computer systems