Full Time Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

Seeking a full time experienced dental assistant who is passionate, responsible, and dependable. Knowledge of Dentrix is a plus.

Primary Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting the dentist in the clinical treatment of patients.

Specific Duties

• Patient Management
• Greet patients when they sign in and monitor arrival time
• Set up treatment rooms for procedures
• Escort patients to treatment room
• Seat patients in treatment rooms
• Show care and concern, and help patients feel comfortable
• Obtain and review health histories according to office protocol
• Ensure patients are always attended
• Anticipate and assist dentist's needs
• Ensure patients' questions are answered thoroughly before they leave
• Chart patients and record date, service rendered and any charges
• Escort patients from the treatment room for a smooth transition to front desk
• Ensure proper treatment notes are recorded in patient's chart
• Perform clinical procedures as practice act allows and as directed by dentist
• Give patient instruction and demonstrate when necessary
• Monitor patient flow
• Notify Treatment Coordinator if a patient should be called in the evening after a difficult appointment

Treatment Room Management and Sterilization

• Keep dental units ready, stocked and clean
• Oversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization procedures
• Disinfect treatment rooms according to OSHA regulations
• Sterilize all instruments and handpieces according to OSHA regulations
• Keep trays, instruments and treatment room drawers organized
• Ensure that office sterilization procedures document is on display
• Promptly send out and monitor all dental laboratory cases
• Implement the preventative maintenance/cleaning schedule for dental equipment
• Maintain dental office emergency kits and nitrous and oxygen tanks
• Follow laboratory procedures according to office protocol

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years experience with general dentistry
• Dental terminology
• Punctual
• Knowledge of dental procedures
• Certified in polishing & sealants