Dental Assistant

Assist dentist chairside during examination and treatment of patients Escort patients and prepare them for dental treatment Arrange dental instruments, materials and medications on chairside trays Maintain clean oral operating areas during procedures Prepare restorative materials and assist during dental and orthodontic procedures Prepare operating rooms and procedure suites for dental procedures Assist with dental services performed under general anesthesia Ensure dental equipment is in working order Take x-rays and maintain x-ray equipment Perform coronal polishing as assigned Prepare instruments and hand pieces for sterilization; inventory and store instruments Keep operatories clean and stocked Answer telephone when clerical staff is unavailable Prepare patient charts and enter dentist-dictated notations in a computer-based program Obtain information for scheduling next visits and perform patient support clerical activities Take dental impressions, send them to the lab, and assist with appliance deliveries Deliver medications and pharmaceutical products to appropriate patient care providers Orient new and contingent dental assistant staff Participate in department process improvement activities Maintain the water purification system Keep the daily AED functionality log Requirements High school diploma or equivalent required Minimum one year experience in private practice Some computer skills required Certified CPR required Ability to travel to different sites as needed Ability to stand for long periods of time Completion of an approved dental assistant program is preferred Pediatric dental experience is preferred Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in chairside assistance during dental procedures, including preparation of instruments and materials, patient care, and maintaining a sterile environment. Proficient in taking x-rays, performing coronal polishing, and managing patient records in a computer-based system. Highest-signal resume keywords Chairside Assistance X-Ray Equipment Management Coronal Polishing Dental Instrument Preparation Certified CPR ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Dental Instrument Preparation X-Ray Taking Coronal Polishing Patient Chart Preparation Restorative Material Preparation Dental Impression Taking Sterilization Procedures Inventory Management Water Purification System Maintenance General Anesthesia Assistance Soft Skills Patient Support Clerical Activities Team Orientation Certifications & Qualifications Certified CPR Industry Keywords Dental Assistant Pediatric Dental Experience Private Practice Process Improvement Tools & Technologies Computer-Based Program Dental Equipment AED #J-18808-Ljbffr