Dental Assistant - Prosthodontist

ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers • Knoxville, TN

118d • $24 - $27

About The Position

We are seeking a Dental Assistant - Prosth. The Prosthodontist Dental Assistant works under a dentist's supervision to prepare equipment that will be used in dentistry procedures, to ready patients for these procedures, and to help the dentist during these procedures by passing instruments, holding the suction catheter in place, and generally anticipating the dentist's needs. Some Other responsibilities may include sophisticated functions such as removing sutures, processing x-rays and taking the oral impressions that are used to fit crowns.

Requirements

• Certified as a Dental Assistant by the A.D.A.
• Two years of Dental Assistant experience
• Dental implant experience, desired
• Must be reliable, work well with others in a fast paced environment, and have good manual dexterity.
• Must have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Responsibilities

• Work under the direct supervision of the Prosthodontist
• Perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties, including but not limited to providing chair-side assistance while dentists examine and treat patients.
• Ensure patients are as comfortable as possible in the dental chair, prepare them for treatment, and obtain their dental records.
• Hand instruments and materials to dentists and keep patients' mouths dry and clear by using suction or other devices.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment, prepare trays of instruments for dental procedures, and instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
• Prepare materials for impressions and restorations, take dental x rays, and process x-ray film as directed by a dentist.
• Handle other radiological equipment and assist patients with these procedures as directed by a dentist.
• Perform office duties as needed including: scheduling and confirming appointments, receiving patients, keeping treatment records, sending bills, receiving payments, and ordering dental supplies and materials.
• Assist in specialty areas such as oral surgery, periodontics (treatment of gum disease) and prosthodontics (replacement of missing teeth) including dental implantology.
• Support and assist the hygienist as needed, including but not limited to cleaning trays, room setups and cleanups.
• Help track the inventory of the prosthetic supplies and keep the storage closet organized.
• Support the radiographic needs of the Patient Education Consultants, Oral Surgeon, & Hygienists.

Benefits

• Medical/Rx coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Retirement plan (401-k)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Group voluntary benefits such as life, AD&D, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity coverage and pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed