Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Amazing Grace Dental is looking for a motivated Dental Assistant to join our team!

We are an established dental office with a modern approach to oral care. Our goal is to provide quality care to every patient who walks through our doors, and we achieve this objective through attentiveness, open communication, and patient education. We are looking for an outgoing team-driven individual that is reliable, flexible, professional, willing to learn, and confident with a positive attitude. The candidate will preferably have at least Two (2) years of Dental Assistant experience and is eager to expand their skill base.

Job Duties:

· Chairside support

· Sterilization of instruments

· Taking dental radiographs (X-rays)

· Set up and breakdown operatory post-treatment

· Manage infection control by following protocol-prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment

· Educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain good oral health

· Helping patients feel comfortable prior to, during, and after treatment

· Perform various office tasks as necessary

· Collaborate with practice and team to ensure optimum patient satisfaction

· Chart existing and proposed treatment in patient's record

· Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by the dentist

· Dismiss patients with proper hand-offs to other departments

· Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

· Valid state X-ray license required

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role (preferably)

· Dependable and reliable

· Detail-oriented