RDA/DENTAL ASSISTANCE

Job Description

Job Description Job Posting: Dental Assistant at Dental Office

Job Description Dental Office is excited to announce a full-time job opening for a Dental Assistant. This is a non-remote opportunity requiring the assistant's presence in our family-oriented clinic. Through this role, the successful candidate will be a pivotal part of a dynamic team dedicated to providing exceptional dental care and promoting oral health within our community.

We are looking for a hard-working, dependable, and enthusiastic Dental Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate is a positive team player who genuinely loves dentistry and enjoys helping patients feel comfortable and cared for. As a professional face of our clinic, you will play an essential role in maintaining and enhancing patient relationships by providing outstanding support to the dentist and clinical team.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures.

Set up and breakdown operatory post treatment.

Take, develop and mount dental radiographs (x-rays).

Manage infection control - prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment.

Provide patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling).

Teach patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling).

Take impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth).

Communicate with patients and suppliers (scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, billing and ordering supplies).

Help with office management and organization procedures.

Maintain dental equipment and sharpen and sterilize dental instruments.

Participate in the provision of oral health educational, clinical, and preventative programs.

Document patient dental history and treatment records with great accuracy.

Ensure all confidential patient records are handled according to regulations.

Conduct patient screening procedures; such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse.

Address and manage patient fears and anxieties and assist in managing medical and dental emergencies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; graduates of accredited dental assisting programs preferred.

Current Dental Assistant certification as required by state.

Previous work experience as a dental assistant.

Strong understanding of dental anatomy, dental procedures, and dental terminology.

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, coworkers, and the dentist.

Familiarity with dental software and computer programs.

Ability to follow proper channels of communication.

Compliance with all health and safety regulations and practices.

Physical ability to perform dental procedures; good manual dexterity is a must.

Attention to detail to maintain accurate patient records and ensuring the correct operation of equipment.

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Commitment to continuing education in dentistry and dental assistance to keep up with the latest innovations and practices.