Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

We are in search of a dynamic and preferably a bilingual dental assistant to join our team. A a minimum of 1 year of chairside experience. Coronal polish certification is preferred but not necessary. Your role involves all aspects of general dentistry, including same-day CEREC crowns, oral surgery, endodontic procedures, and more.

Our ideal candidate will be self-motivated, organized, energetic, personable, detail-oriented, and committed to exceptional patient care. We offer a competitive wage and benefits which include a retirement option, medical, and dental..

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide outstanding customer service with an excellent chairside manner

• Assist the dentist in utilizing proper four-handed dentistry techniques, observing universal precautions

• Be cognizant of doctor schedules and patient flow

• Comply with office policies and procedures

• Assume the standards of care related to infection control; following OSHA guidelines and ensuring safety protocols are upheld

• Expose and digitally record ordered radiographs

• Maintain dental operatories in an organized and clean fashion, assuring appropriate instruments and supplies are available

• Work with the doctor to maintain adequate dental supplies and submit orders for necessary supplies for review and approval

• Maintain patient comfort before, during, and after dental procedures

• Clean and prepare instruments for sterilization

• Sterilize and/or disinfect instruments, handpieces, and ancillary equipment

• Assist office and doctor in maintaining patient records and informed consent documents

• Chart existing dentistry and current conditions in a computerized dental chart

• Take impressions for various prosthetic procedures and study models

• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and age-related criteria pertinent to the patients

• Punctual, and demonstrate a sense of urgency in your daily tasks

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current CPR certification

• High School Diploma

• 1 year of chairside dental assisting experience preferred

• Coronal Polish Certificate (preferred)

We are looking for a knowledgeable and supportive team player to support in our growth. If you enjoy dentistry and working with a dynamic, and upbeat team, this is your new dental home! Please reply today!