Dental Assistant

ProSmile • Jackson, MI

2d

About The Position

As a Dental Assistant, you will help support the clinical needs of our patients and doctors. The duties of a dental Assistant are very important for the functionality of our dental offices. These duties can include patient care, recordkeeping, and appointment scheduling. As a Dental Assistant, you will work under the supervision of dentists and work closely with dental hygienists in their day-to-day activities.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required
• Easily able to learn new technologies and systems required and demonstrates a desire to learn
• Applicable licensing required for the state in which you will work: Dental Radiologic Technologist (DRT) license or willing to pursue licensure immediately required.
• Radiation Health and Safety certificate
• Certified Dental Assistant certificate preferred
• 1+ years work experience as a Dental Assistant
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Requires some flexibility in scheduling, such as the ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Knowledge of dental instruments and patient care.
• Ability to clearly communicate medical information to professional practitioners and/or the general public.
• Excellent organization, prioritization, follow up, analytical and time management skills with ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Dental Assistant certificate preferred

Responsibilities

• Clearly demonstrate knowledge of dental instruments and assist the dentist in rendering patient care chairside.
• Maintain inventory control in the operatories where treatment is rendered by the Provider.
• Adhering to OSHA, HIPAA, and CDC guidelines.
• Deliver world class patient interactions related to scheduling, follow up treatment, post-surgical information and record keeping.
• Be able to perform basic lab procedures such as take impressions, pour models, and prepare cases for external labs.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Choice of five comprehensive Aetna medical plans, including options with low copays, deductible-sharing, and national provider networks.
• Dental Insurance: MetLife plans offering preventative, basic, major, and orthodontic coverage options.
• Vision Insurance: Davis and UHC vision plans with annual exams, eyewear allowances, and contact lens benefits.
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts: Pre-tax savings accounts for medical, dependent care, and healthcare expenses.
• Life & Disability Insurance: Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, with voluntary life, short-term, and long-term disability plans.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Identity Theft & Fraud Protection
• Legal Support Services
• Discount Programs (including pet insurance, travel, theme parks, electronics, etc.)
• Wellness Programs
• Financial Wellness and Planning Tools

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees