Dental Assistant

CPF Dental LLC•Jacksonville, FL

6h•$18 - $22

About The Position

The Dental Assistant supports the dentist in delivering exceptional patient care under the guidance of the dentist and Operations Leader. The role contributes to the practice’s financial and non-financial success by prioritizing patients, building their trust within the assistant’s licensure and training, and helping ensure an extraordinary patient experience. The position is non-exempt and hourly, and is incentive eligible.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
License or training required by the applicable state, county, or local licensing agency.
X-ray certification required by the applicable state, county, or local licensing agency.
Current dental assisting license as defined by the applicable licensing agency.
Current X-ray certification or license as defined by the applicable licensing agency.
Competitive, energetic, and results-driven.
Self-starter who can work and think independently.
Goal achiever.
Organized and safety-conscious.
Customer-service focused.
Technologically savvy and computer proficient.
Attentive to detail.
Committed to lifelong learning and continued educational advancement.
Able to receive respectful, constructive feedback.
Able to complete tasks in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

Set up and break down rooms and operatories to ensure a safe environment for patients and dentists.
Prepare patients for treatment; sterilize instruments and dental furniture; set up trays; and prepare materials.
Assist the dentist chair-side during procedures.
Take quality radiographs, X-rays, panoramic X-rays, digital scans, and 3D images as prescribed by the dentist.
Provide postoperative instructions and oral hygiene instruction to patients as appropriate.
Manage lab cases, maintain equipment logs, and prepare charts in advance to support patient safety, office efficiency, and patient experience.
Enter relevant information and maintain records in the practice management system under the dentist’s direction.
Use available tools and skills to help patients make appropriate care decisions and improve their health.
Make a positive first impression with patients by phone or in person and maintain a patient-first, helpful approach.
Champion Marquee Dental Partners’ mission, vision, and values and help ensure all patients have an extraordinary office experience.
Be accountable for completing projects, job duties, and company deliverables.
Complete continuing education as required and follow HIPAA and OSHA safety procedures.
Provide outstanding customer service and work with staff to resolve patient complaints, concerns, and questions in a timely and successful manner.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with the Operations Leader, dentists, hygiene staff, and patient coordinator.
Protect patient health information and personal and financial information by following HIPAA and company standards.
Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities.