Dental Assistant

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPosition Summary: We couldn’t get by without YOU! You are the dentist’s “wingman” from the start of the appointment and past the finish line, helping to transform smiles. With a kind word or compassionate gesture, a Dental Assistant can create a calm, comfortable atmosphere for anxious patients, reassuring them of relief for and satisfaction of their dental concerns. This engaging, highly functioning position provides an exciting challenge for quick thinkers as you anticipate the needs of both the doctor and patient, actively listening to deliver consistent “guest-centric” care. Benefits & RewardsHealth Insurance & In-House Dental Care ProgramPaid Vacation & Sick Time, Shift Differential401(k) ContributionsSign-On & Referral BonusFlexible Scheduling; no weekends or holidaysIncentives & Career Growth OpportunitiesPosition Specifics & RequirementsFull-Time (32+ hours/week), on-site in Iron MountainPrior Dental Assistant experience preferredOSHA / CPR Knowledge, HIPAA Confidentiality Standards (In-House Training)Work both independently and collaboratively with team membersMaintain dependable and punctual attendance in accordance with scheduleHandle multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently and effectivelyAdhere to all healthcare industry and operations’ best practices, adapting to new technologies and processes as developedEssential Position Responsibilities & DutiesRelationship Builder: Interact with patients in a cheerful and professional manner; update and maintain patient records; offer items to increase patients’ comfort through treatment experience.Radiography Technician: Obtain patient x-rays.Clinical Aid: Assist doctors with dental procedures including anesthesia, surgery, primary and perioperative care; obtain necessary equipment and instruments for treatment; monitor doctor’s daily itinerary to efficiently perform treatment as scheduled.Sterilization Technician: Monitor treatment facilities for organization; clean treatment facilities post-procedure and prepare for next incoming patient; sterilize instruments and equipment to standards.Communications: Respond to patient inquiries; prepare patients’ individual treatment plans as directed by doctor; follow-up with vendors for timely arrival of dental appliances, supplies ordered; assist Front Office with appropriate scheduling of patient treatment.Operations Assistant: Monitor and maintain supplies, inventory within treatment facilities; other responsibilities and duties as they are assigned.Who We Are: Our office is “guest-centric”, committed to remarkable patient satisfaction. We live and work by a set of core values including having gratitude and vitality, being honest and positive, embodying stewardship and genuine compassion. Our team is full of gardeners, hikers, readers, bakers, artists, animal-lovers; we are family people, fun people, happy people. It’s not “just a job” to us. We fulfill our purpose every day by providing relief to those living in pain, fear or low self-confidence. “Smiles are what we are all about”; that’s both our passion and why we do what we do every day.Skills: General PracticeCosmeticBenefits: MedicalDental401kPTOBonusesCompensation: $15-$25/hour