Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title
Certified Dental Assistant

We are a restorative dental practice that that is patient-centered and rooted in the dedication to excellence. We are a fun, hard working, caring, detail oriented team. If you share in these skills, please apply at View email address on ziprecruiter.com
Job Summary
Assists dentist, sets up equipment, prepares patients' for treatment, and keeps records.
General Accountabilities
Prepares patient, sterilizes or disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials, and assists dentist during dental procedures.
Records treatment information in patient records.
Dental radiographs certification.
Takes and records patients medical and dental histories and vital signs. Assists dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies. Provides postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
Orders and monitors dental supplies and equipment inventory.
Be coachable learning or performing digital scanning and communication with patient care
Participate with laboratory work flow; ie: mounting study casts.
Cleans and polishes removable appliances.

Job Qualifications
Education: Post-secondary certificate from an accredited dental assistant program
Experience: 1-2 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Skills
Instructing
Service orientation Monitoring
Social perceptiveness Critical thinking