Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Get Your Smile On Team

Registered Dental Assistant

This is a Great Opportunity for the Right Candidate

Dr. Jim Kelly Dentistry, a growing boutique style practice located in the heart of the beautiful Arcadia-Biltmore neighborhood in Phoenix, is seeking a motivated, energetic, and empathetic Dental Assistant.

This Dental Assistant position provides a great opportunity for professional growth as our Practice launches into its 2nd decade of continuous improvement and innovation.

Job Description:

Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday (38 hours a week)

Reports to: Dentist

Hourly Rate of Pay: $21 - $27 per hour (COE)

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for assisting the dentist in the clinical treatment of patients

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Patient Management

• Greet patients when they sign in and monitor arrival time
• Set up treatment rooms for procedures
• Escort patients to treatment room
• Seat patients in treatment rooms
• Show care and concern, and help patients feel comfortable
• Obtain and review health histories according to office protocol
• Ensure patients are always attended
• Anticipate and assist dentist’s needs
• Perform expanded functions and other tasks as assigned by the dentist
• Mix dental materials
• Ensure patients’ questions are answered thoroughly before they leave
• Chart patients and record date, service rendered and any charges
• Escort patients from the treatment room
• Ensure proper treatment notes are recorded in patient’s chart
• Perform clinical procedures as practice act allows and as directed by dentist
• Give patient instruction and demonstrate when necessary
• Monitor patient flow
• Notify Treatment Coordinator if a patient should be called in the evening after a difficult appointment

 

Treatment Room Management and Sterilization

• Keep dental units ready, stocked and clean
• Oversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization procedures
• Disinfect treatment rooms according to OSHA regulations
• Sterilize all instruments and handpieces according to OSHA regulations
• Keep trays, instruments and treatment room drawers organized
• Ensure that office sterilization procedures document is on display
• Promptly send out and monitor all dental laboratory cases
• Implement the preventative maintenance/cleaning schedule for dental equipment
• Maintain dental office emergency kits and nitrous and oxygen tanks
• Clean, maintain and calibrate all CEREC equipent.
• Follow laboratory procedures according to office protocol

Records Management

• Securely store and handle patient records in compliance with state and federal requirements, including HIPAA privacy and security regulations
• Accurately file patient information
• Arrange patient charts and radiographs for next day’s appointments
• Track cases and referrals to and from other doctors
• Assist in the administration of the recall system
• Coordinate and lead monthly OSHA compliance meetings
• Manage and keep OSHA compliance records current

Inventory Management

• Monitor inventory and order dental office supplies as needed
• Ensure that treatment rooms are stocked at all times
• Office Participation
• Help in other areas of the office when necessary (i.e., answering phones, unpacking supplies,
• completing insurance forms, moving former patient records, etc.)
• Be an active participant in team meetings
• Promote team concept by interacting with others in the office

POSITION REQUIREMENTS*

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of accredited dental assisting program or dental assisting experience preferred
• Coursework in dental instruments and procedures
• Compliance with state dental practice requirements (e.g., x-ray requirements, OSHA training)
• Computer skills and Dentrix Ascend software
• Commitment to CE for career development
• Great interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, dentists, other staff members and Community
• Effective verbal skills to communicate with patients and staff
• CEREC Training Preferred
• X-Ray Certificate
• Must be a positive team player
• Must have stellar attendance and punctuality
• Must have the ability to work with diverse populations.
• Dr. Jim Kelly Dentistry is a drug-free workplace.

BENEFITS:

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal, Sick Pay)

Employee Dental Discount

 

Company Description

Dr. Jim Kelly Dentistry, is a growing boutique style practice located in the heart of the beautiful Arcadia-Biltmore neighborhood in Phoenix., Arizona. Our Practice is housed in Concord Place, one of the most beautiful office buildings in Phoenix. This year, our Practice is celebrating its 10th Anniversary of serving Valley families. Our Practice’s Mission is to assist each and every one of its patients to achieve their most healthy, radiant smile. Dr. Jim Kelly Dentistry remains committed to providing the very best that modern dentistry has to offer.

As our Practice launches into its second decade of continuous improvement, innovation, and growth, our Dental Assistant position presents an incredible opportunity for the right candidate.

Company Description

Dr. Jim Kelly Dentistry, is a growing boutique style practice located in the heart of the beautiful Arcadia-Biltmore neighborhood in Phoenix., Arizona. Our Practice is housed in Concord Place, one of the most beautiful office buildings in Phoenix. This year, our Practice is celebrating its 10th Anniversary of serving Valley families. Our Practice’s Mission is to assist each and every one of its patients to achieve their most healthy, radiant smile. Dr. Jim Kelly Dentistry remains committed to providing the very best that modern dentistry has to offer. \r\n\r\nAs our Practice launches into its second decade of continuous improvement, innovation, and growth, our Dental Assistant position presents an incredible opportunity for the right candidate.