Dental Assistant

CPF Dental LLC•Van Buren, AR

37d•$17 - $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 and building their trust within the assistant’s licensure and training. The position is hourly and non-exempt, at-will, and eligible for incentives. The Dental Assistant prepares treatment areas and patients, assists chair-side during procedures, takes prescribed radiographs and digital images, provides post-operative and oral-hygiene instructions, and supports accurate records, lab cases, and equipment maintenance. The role also focuses on patient experience, customer service, teamwork, safety, confidentiality, and completion of assigned duties and continuing education.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
License or training as required by the applicable state, county, or local licensing agency.
X-ray certification as defined by the applicable state, county, or local licensing agency.
Current dental assisting license as defined by the applicable state, county, or local licensing agency.
Current x-ray certification or license as defined by the applicable licensing agency.
Competitive, energetic, and results-driven.
Self-starter and independent worker and thinker.
Goal achiever.
Organized and safety conscious.
Customer-service focused.
Tech savvy and computer proficient.
Attentive to detail.
Committed to lifelong learning and continual educational advancement.
Able to accept 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 post-operative instructions to patients as needed.
Instruct patients in oral hygiene when appropriate.
Manage lab cases, keep equipment maintenance logs up to date, 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 direction of the dentist.
Use skills and abilities to help patients make appropriate decisions for their needs and health.
Make a positive first impression with patients by phone or in person and maintain a patient-first approach.
Support the Marquee Dental Partners mission, vision, and values and help ensure patients have an extraordinary experience.
Remain accountable for completing projects, job duties, and company deliverables.
Complete continuing education as required for self and staff, and follow required HIPAA and OSHA safety procedures.
Provide outstanding customer service, partner with staff, and 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.