Registered Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Successful, established private practice seeking a full-time dental assistant who is highly skilled, friendly, self-motivated, and passionate about providing high-quality care to patients.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
• Reviewing charts and treatment plans
• Taking high quality digital dental radiographs (x-rays)
• Taking intra-oral pictures with intra-oral dental camera
• Taking preliminary/ opposing alginate impressions
• Setting up room with the correct instruments, hand pieces and materials
• Recording medical and dental health histories and patient vital signs
• Providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling)
• Sterilizing and preparing dental instruments and equipment
• Manage infection control - prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment
• Helping patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment
• Providing excellent chair-side manner and patient care
• Maintaining a clean and organized dental office environment
• Monitor dental supply inventory, stock rooms
• Maintain all dental equipment including autoclave, compressor, vacuum, water system, suction lines, light curing units, etc.
• Input all treatment/treatment plans in the Dentrix management software program (charts)
• Work closely with the dental team to create personalized treatment plans
• When available, assist hygienists in charting, cleanup and setup of treatment rooms
• Updating Radiographs, Intraoral Images and Itero Scans as needed
• Assist other areas within the practice as needed
• Keep medical emergency kit updated and current
• Always abide by OSHA regulations
• Computer proficiency

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited dental assistant program or on-the-job training preferred, but not required
• Current certification in CPR
• Excellent listening skills and a friendly, compassionate demeanor
• Ability to educate patients without judgment or scolding
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with dental terminology, procedures, and instruments
• iTero and Dentrix experience are a plus but not required
• Proficiency in digital X-rays

Skills:

• General Practice
• CEREC
• Digital X-rays
• Digital Impressions
• Intraoral Photos
• Nomad X-ray Experience
• Treatment Planning
• Dentrix

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• PTO

Compensation:

• $20-$28/hour