Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Posting: Dental Assistant at Dental Office

Job Description

Dental Office is excited to announce a full-time job opening for a Dental Assistant. This is a non-remote opportunity requiring the assistant's presence in our family-oriented clinic. Through this role, the successful candidate will be a pivotal part of a dynamic team dedicated to providing exceptional dental care and promoting oral health within our community.

We are looking for a hard-working, dependable, and enthusiastic Dental Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate is a positive team player who genuinely loves dentistry and enjoys helping patients feel comfortable and cared for. As a professional face of our clinic, you will play an essential role in maintaining and enhancing patient relationships by providing outstanding support to the dentist and clinical team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Set up and breakdown operatory post treatment.
• Take, develop and mount dental radiographs (x-rays).
• Manage infection control - 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).
• Teach patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling).
• Take impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth).
• Communicate with patients and suppliers (scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, billing and ordering supplies).
• Help with office management and organization procedures.
• Maintain dental equipment and sharpen and sterilize dental instruments.
• Participate in the provision of oral health educational, clinical, and preventative programs.
• Document patient dental history and treatment records with great accuracy.
• Ensure all confidential patient records are handled according to regulations.
• Conduct patient screening procedures; such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse.
• Address and manage patient fears and anxieties and assist in managing medical and dental emergencies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; graduates of accredited dental assisting programs preferred.
• Current Dental Assistant certification as required by state.
• Previous work experience as a dental assistant.
• Strong understanding of dental anatomy, dental procedures, and dental terminology.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, coworkers, and the dentist.
• Familiarity with dental software and computer programs.
• Ability to follow proper channels of communication.
• Compliance with all health and safety regulations and practices.
• Physical ability to perform dental procedures; good manual dexterity is a must.
• Attention to detail to maintain accurate patient records and ensuring the correct operation of equipment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Commitment to continuing education in dentistry and dental assistance to keep up with the latest innovations and practices.