Dental Assistant

Smart Arches Dental Implant Centers

Smart Arches Dental Implant Centers have been created by doctors to improve the lives of the patients who entrust us with their care. We have taken the "corporate feel" that exists with big dental implant clinics and become hyper-focused on patient experience and care to drive our company. If you are passionate about helping people start over and strengthen their confidence, then Smart Arches Dental Implant Centers is a great place to call your home. Everyone involved wants to make a positive impact with the work and efforts we givethis is how we can truly make a difference. If this speaks to you, we look forward to hearing from you.

Responsibilities:

• Assist dentists during a variety of treatment procedures with a focus on implant surgeries and restorative dental care.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of dental instruments and ensure their proper use and maintenance.
• Manage inventory control in the operatories, ensuring all necessary supplies are stocked and organized.
• Strictly adhere to OSHA, HIPAA, and CDC guidelines to maintain a safe and compliant working environment.
• Deliver exceptional patient interactions, including scheduling appointments, providing follow-up treatment information, post-surgical care instructions, and maintaining accurate records.
• Perform basic lab procedures, such as taking impressions, pouring models, and preparing cases for external labs.
• Ensure the cleanliness and orderliness of public areas and treatment rooms.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned to support the smooth operation of the center.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Dental Radiologic Technologist (DRT) license required.
• Proven experience as a Dental Assistant, preferably with a focus on implants and restorative dentistry. 1+ years required
• AOX experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of dental instruments and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to perform basic lab procedures and manage inventory effectively.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care and office cleanliness.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and adapt to various duties as needed.
• Requires some flexibility in scheduling.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and use hands and arms to operate general office equipment (PC, telephone, file cabinets, copier, fax machine and printer). The employee may occasionally lift and/or move between 10 and 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee may need to travel to healthcare practices.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Our culture encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence, and leads in provider and patient satisfaction. Smart Arches values diversity, inclusion, and equity as matters of fairness and effectiveness. We are committed to hiring and retaining a staff that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, fostering an inclusive working environment where staff of all backgrounds feel welcomed and engaged. Smart Arches is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals underrepresented in the medical sector, including people of color, and persons with non-traditional work and educational experience. All who believe they meet the stated qualifications are invited to apply.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Smart Arches is committed to proactively creating and maintaining an environment that is safe for our team and patients. Employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including face masks, gloves, gowns, and more as needed and in accordance with CDC standards.

The Company reserves the right to modify the job description based upon its needs and may require the employee to perform functions beyond those mentioned above. Neither this job description nor any other communication creates an employment contract between the Company and the employee.