Dental Assistant

Overview Our private practice is looking for another positive, well-organized, responsible, highly motivated Dental Assistant to add to our team. The candidate must have good interpersonal skills and the ability to multitask. 1 year of experience is required. Job Description: This position requires assisting the doctor with general dentistry procedures, maintaining a clean facility and inventory, providing excellent customer service, and assisting in community outreach. Responsibilities Assist the dentist at the dental chair while they are engaged in any treatment of patients (4 handed dentistry) Maintain proper patient health history and treatment records using Open Dental Properly and efficiently set up the treatment room in time for a patient's appointment Take blood pressure Take diagnostic radiographs to help aid the dentist in diagnosing dental treatment Give pre and post-operative instructions Proficiency with PC computers in relation to office tasks Coronal polishing certificate or eligible to get certification Follow through with customer inquiries, requests, and complaints Stocks supplies in operatories, restrooms, resupply area, lab, breakroom, etc. Assist in monitoring and resupplying the inventory and supplies Sterilization of instruments Assist in general maintenance and cleanliness of the office Promptly inform supervisor of broken or malfunctioning equipment Assist both front and back office team members where needed Ability to build a good rapport with patients and staff Assist in outreach and marketing efforts both at the practice and off-site Assist with answering phones and schedule patients for their next appointments Strong written and oral communication skills Nitrous monitoring certification is recommended Qualifications 1 year of experience as a dental assistant (required) Strong written and oral communication skills Proficiency with PC computers Coronal polishing certificate or eligible to obtain certification Nitrous monitoring certification is recommended #J-18808-Ljbffr