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. Responsibilities include chair‑side assistance for impressions, dentures, dental implants and oral surgery (subject to state law), and providing best‑in‑class customer service to patients. Essential Functions Prepare the office to receive patients prior to opening daily. Provide responsive, high‑quality service to patients. Educate patients regarding treatment options, denture styles, packages, aftercare instructions, and pricing. Provide patient information regarding office policies. Record information on the treatment router and patient history forms as instructed. Select appropriate tray sizes for impression materials, assist dentist with patient impressions. Prepare wax bites, when directed by the treating dentist. Assist with adjustments on dentures and denture insertions within legal guidelines of expanded duties. Tally timesheets accurately and timely and provide to FDA for approval and signature. Assist treating dentist with surgery. Take and develop x‑rays as needed (certification may be required). Sterilize instruments, including impression trays and hand‑piece burs, and wipe down equipment after each patient. Escort each patient to the check‑out area with appropriate paperwork. Maintain clean work area at all times; participate in daily cleaning duties, including vacuuming, emptying waste receptacles, and cleaning operatories and instruments. Inventory and re‑order supplies as instructed. Perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned. Minimal travel may be required for training and/or continuing education. Other duties as assigned. Educational Requirements 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 and stoop for periods of time. Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally. Work performed in an interior dental/clinical environment. Work environment involves exposure to hazards or physical risks, requiring basic safety precautions. Experience in oral surgery and taking prosthetics. Benefits Training provided. Group medical and dental insurance. Vision insurance. Life insurance. Flexible spending account for health and dependent care. 401(k).… 9 paid holidays. 10 days vacation. 5 additional PTO days. Hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance options. About Affordable Care Founded in 1975, Affordable Care LLC is America’s largest dental support organization focused on tooth replacement services, serving more than 400 dental practices across the United States. Its subsidiaries include Affordable Dentures & Implants and Advanced Dental Implant Centers. #J-18808-Ljbffr