Dental Assistant

Job Description Job Description Dental Assistant with Sign-On Bonus! Do you enjoy working with exceptional people, providing exceptional care? We are seeking professionals with DRIVE: Dedicated. Reliable. Innovative. Versatile. Empathetic. Pay: Highly compensated wages with and sign-on bonus of up to $5,000. Education: We are committed to professional growth and development. And provide a support path that will allow you to achieve your goals and continue thriving. Paid Time Off: Accrue up to 15 days of PTO per year and receive 11 paid holidays if you are full-time. Mentorship: You will work with experienced hygienists and dentists eager to support your growth. Our team is like family, and we’re thrilled to welcome you in. Overview: The Dental Assistant is the right-hand of the doctor taking care of all the needs of our patients. They create efficient delivery models, instrumentation, and sterilization so the dentist can provide the best clinical care and results. They provide a calm and warm environment for patients who are otherwise anxious and concerned about “what is going to happen next.” The clinical skills required for getting ready for anesthetic, support of restorative/cosmetic procedures, and the taking of x-rays are delivered with the best outcomes. Responsibilities: Do a thorough chart review and bring pertinent information to the huddle. Review the schedule to share if there are any special needs or areas of concern to share with the staff. Debrief and handoff patients appropriately so that the front desk knows what was done during the appointment and the patient is accountable. Organize the back office, sterilization, and lab areas. Manage the clinical inventory system. Make sure post-op calls are completed as delegated with proper documentation. Write or call patients that made a special impact on the office thanking them for being our patient. Complete Daily 5 checklist for your role each day. Complete all assigned tasks in the Spear Platform Action Center. Teamwork: Proactively communicate with the front office so they know any changes in treatment and what treatment needs to be done at the next appointment. Lead and participate in staff meetings with skills including facilitation, training, and problem-solving. Take initiative when practice is running behind or understaffed. Assist front office when called upon for tasks including filing and pulling charts, organizing the inside of old charts, health histories that have had changes and specialist letters with the newest stapled to the top. Make confirmation calls, medical consultations, referrals and post-op or follow-up calls. Experience and Education: Previous experience as a Dental Assistant or sterilization tech in a dental setting preferred. State Dental Assistant certification if applicable. Pay: $27.00 - $32.00 per hour