Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

Job Description:

• Assist Dentist or Dental Hygienist in the performance of dental procedures
• Identify patient health care service requirements, aware of age-specific needs and protocols
• Direct patient to operatory, obtain and record accurate routine patient vital signs
• Prepare, process, and mount intra-oral and panoramic radiographs
• Prepare patient for services rendered by provider
• Assist provider with positioning, passing instruments, and performing suctioning
• Assist provider in examination of patients and give instructions as directed by provider
• Complete all necessary documentation in patients' EDR and EHR charts
• Maintain updated treatment plans for patients
• Take preliminary impressions and/or prepare models
• Clean, stock, and prepare operatory stations between patients
• Perform sterilization of instruments and equipment in a timely manner
• Comply with infection control policies and protocols
• Act as a liaison between providers and other caregivers
• Process referrals and send prior authorization tasks
• Assist with inventory control and laboratory service tracking
• Ensure operation of dental equipment by reporting malfunctions and evaluating new equipment and techniques
• Travel to any location as needed; for float positions, mileage may not be paid
• Work extended hours and assigned weekends as required

Compensation and Benefits:

• $17.09 Per Hour plus benefits
• Excellent medical, dental, vision insurance
• Competitive pay
• 10 paid holidays
• Generous paid time off
• Company-paid life, short-term and long-term disability
• 403(b) plan and company match
• Bonus up to $6,000

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Fingerprint card required
• X-Ray certification required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required
• Any combination of education and/or experience that provides necessary skills and sensitivity
• Driver's License and Proof of Insurance may be required if requesting mileage reimbursement. For float positions, mileage may not be paid.