Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Core Competencies

• Exceptional personal and professional patient welfare
• Effective Interpersonal communication
• Accurate diagnosing and delivering of quality care

Roles and Responsibilities

The Dental Assistant (DA) will provide hands-on support to Dentists and complete the necessary prep work so the patients are efficiently cared for. Their duties include managing schedules, completing intake paperwork and updating patient records, sterilizing and organizing dental tools and assisting during dental procedures.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist dentists during a variety of dental procedures using standard 4 handed dentistry; including setting up and cleaning up
• Taking radiographs, impressions, and other diagnostic needs
• Help patients feel comfortable before, during and after treatment
• Provide patients with post-operative instructions after procedures
• Management of doctors' schedule
• Operatory room inventory
• Maintenance of dental equipment
• Provide optimal patient care including care calls
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications and Skills

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
• 4 handed dentistry dental assisting experience
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g., HIPAA, OSHA)
• Open to being cross trained with both general dentistry and dental specialty (Endo, Perio, OS, Ortho and Pedo)
• Willing to serve the Practice with a flexible schedule

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Experience working with Dentrix or EagleSoft Software

Physical Demands

Ability to continuously sit, stand or walk for extended periods

Ability to wear a facemask for long durations

Work Environment

Work will be completed at a dental practice