Dental Assistant- PT and FT positions

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits/Perks  

• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation

Job Summary
Summit Dentistry is seeking a qualified and caring Dental Assistant to join our team! As a Dental Assistant, you will provide top-notch dental care that makes our clients feel like family. You will provide assistance to the dentist during exams and procedures and complete administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments. The ideal candidate has an associate's degree from a certified school and previous experience as a Dental Assistant. If you’re friendly, outgoing, and committed to creating a fantastic dental experience, we want to hear from you! 

Responsibilities 

• Review patient route slips to confirm treatment
• Welcome and seat patients, making them comfortable prior to check up
• Update patient chart information such as health history and medication list
• Set up trays in preparation of procedures
• Pass instruments and mix materials for the dentist during procedures
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, trays, and breakdown treatment rooms in accordance with safety standards
• Set up operatories based on patient procedure in accordance with safety standards
• Take dental X-rays, CBCT, BWX, etc. on patients 
• Act as primary support to Dentists and EFDAs
• Submit cases to lab case manager
• Communicate and educate patients on procedures including pre/post op., etc.
• Maintain notes and patient record information in accordance with protocols and regulations
• Handoff patient to front desk with procedure information
• Create and schedule appointments
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• HS diploma required
• Highly Preferred 1-year previous dental assistant experience
• Strong computer and data entry skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment