Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions

Responsibilities:

- Assist the dentist during dental procedures

- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations

- Take and develop dental x-rays

- Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment

- Provide patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures

- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques

- Perform patient assessments, including taking vital signs and updating medical records

- Assist with medical documentation, including maintaining accurate patient charts and records

- Utilize CAD software for designing dental restorations
Requirements:

- Dental assistant certification or relevant experience

- Knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, and sterilization techniques

- Familiarity with dental coding and billing procedures

- Proficiency in using Open Dental or similar electronic dental record systems

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to work well in a team environment

- Experience working with pediatric patients is a plus
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, qualifications, or benefits associated with the role.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Health insurance
On-the-job training
Paid orientation
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person