Expanded Duty Dental Assistant

Job Posting: Expanded Duty Dental Assistant

Company: Schulte Family Dentistry

Job Overview

Schulte Family Dentistry, a premier dental care provider, is thrilled to announce an opening for a dedicated and skilled Expanded Duty Dental Assistant. We are seeking a committed individual who is ready to bring their expertise and enthusiasm to our vibrant team. This position offers invaluable experience in a professional and advanced dental care environment.

At Schulte Family Dentistry we have an extremely talented team of professionals that work hard every day to take exceptional care of our patients. Our core values include Honesty, Adaptability, and Loyalty. If you feel like you’re under appreciated or stuck working for an organization that doesn’t value your input then maybe you can find what you’re looking for by joining our thriving team.

We have a motto that we do the right thing for every patient every day. That extends to our team as well. We are here to support our team and give you the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. This means that your work-life balance is very important to us.

We aren’t interested in seeing anyone get burnt out. Our office is open 4 days per week allowing you to have the flexibility you need. Additionally, we are limiting the number of our in-network insurance relationships so we aren’t constantly stressing about getting to that next patient.

This role is a Full-Time position located at our well-established clinic in the South End of Louisville, KY. The position come with benefits such as an Employer Matching Simple IRA plan, 100% Health Insurance Coverage, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Profit Sharing, and Performance Bonuses.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Handle suction, tissue retraction, and passing of instruments smoothly during clinical procedures.
• Take dental radiographs (x-rays) including bitewings, periapical, and panoramic images.
• Ensure patients are comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment.
• Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Provide patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling).
• Record treatment information in patient records.
• Assist with and instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
• Make preliminary scans for study models and various prosthesis.
• Assist in the placement and removal of rubber dams, sutures, and dental dam clamps.
• Effectively utilize digital dental technology such as the iTero 3D digital scanner and Sprint Ray 3D Printer.
• Independently perform expanded duties such as placing amalgam and composite restorations, fabricating and seating temporary crowns, and conducting denture/partial adjustments or temporary reline procedures.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program.
• Hold a current Dental Assistant certification to include X-ray certification as required by the state.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a dental setting, preferably with experience in expanded duties.
• Strong understanding and competency in dental procedures including but not limited to fillings, crowns, dentures, partials, root canals, implants, perio/hygiene, orthodontics, and minor surgical procedures.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, ensuring clear and effective communication with both patients and colleagues.
• Efficiency in managing multiple tasks and maintaining a calm, professional demeanor in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to operate dental technology, specifically proficiency with the iTero or Trios 3D digital scanner.
• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented behavior.
• Current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

If you think that you're the right person for this position, please reach out to us.