Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant We are looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team. Job Purpose The Dental Assistant will assist affiliated dentists and lab professionals in the delivery of life‑changing tooth replacement care to patients. Responsibilities include chair‑side assistance for impressions, dentures, dental implants and oral surgery (applicable per state law), and best‑in‑class customer service. Essential Functions Prepare the office to receive patients prior to opening daily. Provide responsive, high‑quality service to patients. Provide patient education regarding treatment options, denture styles, packages, aftercare instructions, and pricing. Provide patient information regarding office policies. Consistently record information on the treatment router and patient history forms as instructed by the treating dentist. Select appropriate tray sizes for patients’ impression materials and assist dentist with patient impressions. Demonstrate ability to prepare wax bites upon direction of the treating dentist. Assist with adjustments on dentures and denture insertions within legal guidelines of expanded duties. Tally time sheets accurately and submit to FDA for dentist approval. Assist treating dentist with surgery. Take and develop x‑rays as needed (certification required). Consistently sterilize instruments, including impression trays and hand‑piece burs, and wipe down equipment after each patient. Escort each patient to the checkout area with appropriate paperwork. Maintain a clean work area and participate in daily cleaning duties such as vacuuming, emptying waste receptacles, cleaning operatories and instruments. Inventory and re‑order supplies as instructed. Perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned. May travel for training and/or continuing education. Other duties as assigned. Educational Requirements Must possess an active Dental Assistant (DA) and X‑ray certification. High School Diploma. General Knowledge, Skills & Abilities At least one year of hands‑on experience assisting with dentures and/or implants. Experience taking impressions for dentures preferred. Moderate physical activity; ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, and exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally. Work performed in an interior dental/clinical environment with exposure to hazards requiring safety precautions. Experience in oral surgery and prosthetics. Benefits Training is provided. Additional benefits include group medical and dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending (health and dependent care), 401(k), 9 paid holidays, 10 vacation days, and 5 additional PTO days. Ancillary benefits may include hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance options. #J-18808-Ljbffr