Dental Assistant

Chair Side Dental Assistant/Receptionist
We are looking for a highly motivated, efficient Dental Assistant. Our established, private dental practice is looking for a chairside dental assistant. We're looking for an ambitious and dedicated colleague who is organized and energetic, with a professional demeanor and a patient, caring attitude. Reliability and exceptional teamwork required as well as excellent customer service and solid work history.

Duties:
Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.

Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.

Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.

Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.

Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.

Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies; pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.

Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances.

Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining cpr certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.

Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.

Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.

Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.

Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.

Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge.

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Able to dismiss and discharge patients with appointments and financial information
Communicate effectively with patients
Maintain supply lists
Maintain lab cases
Desired Skills:
Mature individual
Dental Office Experience preferred
Recent grads welcome to apply
Dental Assisting Experience, Helpful
Up Tone, Vibrant, Personality
Customer Service Experience, helpful
Very organized and detailed
Computer experience in Microsoft Word. helpful
Experience in Eaglesoft Dental Software is a plus
Neat and clean appearance
Good verbal and Communication Skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person