Dental Assistant II

LC SERVICES 1 LLC•Knightdale, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Axiom Dentistry's vibrant team as a Dental Assistant II and embark on a journey of making dental care fun and fabulous! Axiom Dentistry believes in creating a joyful and welcoming environment for patients and team members alike, focusing on top-notch dental care, innovative solutions, and a sprinkle of fun. As a Dental Assistant II, you'll be the right-hand superhero to dentists and dental hygienists, making every patient's visit a breeze. Your role is vital in ensuring everyone leaves with a bright smile, from prepping treatment areas to educating patients on oral hygiene.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
X-Ray Certification
Current CPR certification

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

Assist patients in resolving minor difficulties, answering their questions, and giving directions to patients as authorized by the dentist.
Collect and record all patient health history.
Timely preparation of treatment area by sterilizing and properly setting for procedures.
Serve as dentist’s chair-side assistant including delivering instruments and materials for dentist’s access.
Maintain dental department equipment and work areas in compliance with policies and procedures relative to infection control and safety issues, including the sterilization of all reusable dental instruments and equipment and the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials.
Maintain adequate operatory supplies and compile a list for inventory control and ordering purposes.
Complete checklists as assigned and participate in daily huddles to ensure that every single day flows smoothly.
Assist with various clinical and administrative functions of the office as appropriate and as time permits and instructed.
Assist Dentist in advanced procedures such as crown/bridge prep, oral surgery procedures, and endodontic treatment.
Handle laboratory procedures such as pouring impressions, model trimming, fabricating mouth guards, temporary crowns, retainers, and other appliances as well as case management follow up. This shall include the correct documentation needed for lab slips and contact with the dental laboratory companies.
Handle patient education such as post op instructions, oral hygiene instruction, consent forms and other forms of clinical education.
Scheduling of follow up appointments when required.
Provide a proper handoff to the administration staff and properly communicate ongoing treatment needs.
Each night, make post up follow up calls to any patients having invasive procedures such as extractions, crowns, or root canals.
Any other duties as assigned