DENTAL ASSISTANT

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Job Summary

Responsible for providing a range of clinical procedures and staff support. Assist in the performance of dental, radiological procedures, inventory and office duties.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparation, sterilization, organize, and setting up dental equipment and instruments.
• Offers chair side assistance to dentist and dental hygienist in the performance of all dental procedures.
• With the providers’ orders, the dental assistant will administer dental radiographs.
• Maintains inventory of dental supplies, equipment, and materials as well as maintaining thorough and accurate documentation of inventory.

· Provides excellent internal/external patient service via telephone or face-to-face contact.

• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Requirements

• Must have current, valid Registered Dental Assistant certificate and CPR.

Initiative; flexibility; ability to effectively address multiple tasks requiring attention to detail; problem identification, analysis, and resolution.

• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines; ability to function with autonomy and minimal supervision.

Ability to manage confidential records and information.

• Excellent communication and problem solving skills with strong attention to detail.

Educational Qualifications

· Registered Dental Assistant

· One (1) year experience in dental assistance.

· Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Typical Physical Demands

· Finger Dexterity: Using fingers to make small movements such as typing or picking up small objects. Normal fine and gross motor control of fingers and hands.

· Talking: Frequently conveying detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, clearly, or quickly.

· Hearing: Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information; hear whispered voice at five (5) feet.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person