Dental Assistant

We are seeking an enthusiastic, outgoing, hardworking dental assistant for our rapidly growing practice. No experience required but is beneficial. Approximately 30hr/week with opportunity to expand hours. Payrate $20-35/hr depending on experience. Reach out to learn more about this exciting opportunity!PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES  - Responsible for assisting the dentist in the clinical treatment of patients Patient Management  o Greet patients when they sign in and monitor arrival timeo Set up treatment rooms for procedureso Escort patients to treatment roomo Seat patients in treatment roomso Show care and concern, and help patients feel comfortableo Obtain and review health histories according to office protocolo Ensure patients are always attendedo Anticipate and assist dentist’s needso Perform expanded functions and other tasks as assigned by the dentisto Mix dental materialso Ensure patients’ questions are answered thoroughly before they leaveo Chart patients and record date, service rendered and any chargeso Escort patients from the treatment roomo Ensure proper treatment notes are recorded in patient’s charto Perform clinical procedures as practice act allows and as directed by dentisto Give patient instruction and demonstrate when necessaryo Monitor patient flowo Notify Treatment Coordinator if a patient should be called in the evening after a difficult appointment Treatment Room Management and Sterilization o Keep dental units ready, stocked and cleano Oversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization procedureso Disinfect treatment rooms according to OSHA regulations o Sterilize all instruments and handpieces according to OSHA regulationso Keep trays, instruments and treatment room drawers organizedo Ensure that office sterilization procedures document is on displayo Promptly send out and monitor all dental laboratory caseso Implement the preventative maintenance/cleaning schedule for dental equipmento Maintain dental office emergency kits and nitrous and oxygen tankso Follow laboratory procedures according to office protocol Inventory Management o Monitor inventory and order dental office supplies as neededo Ensure that treatment rooms are stocked at all times Office Participationo Help in other areas of the office when necessary (i.e., answering phones, unpacking supplies, completing insurance forms, moving former patient records, etc.)o Be an active participant in team meetingso Promote team concept by interacting with others in the office PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS Education/Experience o Compliance with state dental practice requirements (e.g., x-ray requirements, OSHA training)o Computer skills [list computer skills required and any specific dental software]Interpersonal o Good interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, dentists, other staff members and communityo Effective verbal skills to communicate with patients and staff 

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