Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant – EDDA – Dental Assistant Accura Dental is looking for an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant to join our team. Benefits: Medical and prescription drug insurance Free dental services for yourself and your dependents minus lab fees Vision care support Life insurance 401(K) retirement plan 6 paid holidays off Team-focused, uplifting and educational work culture Potential for 2 weeks vacation available Responsibilities: Organize and maintain lab equipment. Take and develop X-rays, and provide comprehensive post-operative dental procedures to patients. Take and record medical and dental histories and patient vitals. Assist the dentist in managing dental emergencies. Improve clinical skills and acumen through participation in continuing education and training opportunities offered by Heartland Dental. Manage clinical supplies, work efficiently to maintain the supported dentist’s schedule and adhere to all OSHA and company safety policies. Maintain patient comfort, soothe upset patients, listen to their needs, and educate them on dental procedures. Qualifications: Positive and outgoing personality, exceptional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills. Excellent patient care skills and strong organizational skills. Superior working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology. Ability to build rapport with patients. Good manual dexterity. Computer proficiency and ability to learn new programs. Ability to travel at least once every other month for training, occasionally overnight. Dental assisting school certificate is a plus. Previous work experience in a dental practice is a plus. We put our people first at Heartland Dental, and that shows in our generous benefits package. Company retains the sole discretion to change the duties of the position at any time. We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for both team members and patients, a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment. The test will be arranged during the pre-employment process, and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided. Not applicable in the state of FL & TN. #J-18808-Ljbffr