Top Dental Assistant looking for Top Dental Office
About The Position
We are currently looking for an exceptional, experienced, and qualified Dental Assistant to join our team. The Dental Assistant performs a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties, such as preparing the treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, and assisting during procedures. He or she makes patients as comfortable as possible in the dental chair, prepares them for treatment, obtains their dental records, and instructs patients on postoperative and general oral health care. The Dental Assistant may prepare materials for impressions and restorations, patient charting, and take dental x-rays as directed by a dentist. In addition, he or she helps with office duties that support the clinical mission, including ordering of clinical supplies, scheduling follow up appointments for treatment, and keeping clinical supplies organized.
Requirements
- Certified in the District of Columbia as a Dental Assistant II
- Two years of experience
- Pleasant and courteous personality
- Strong computer skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience with dental practice management software
Responsibilities
- Prepare treatment rooms
- Sterilize instruments
- Assist during procedures
- Make patients comfortable in the dental chair
- Prepare patients for treatment
- Obtain dental records
- Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care
- Prepare materials for impressions and restorations
- Patient charting
- Take dental x-rays as directed by a dentist
- Order clinical supplies
- Schedule follow up appointments for treatment
- Keep clinical supplies organized
Benefits
- Health Insurance (partial paid)
- Paid Vacation
- Sick Time
- 401(k)
- Performance Bonus
- Uniforms Provided
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
