Dental Assistant

BAM Dental Group•Slidell, LA

4d•$14 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The dental assistant will assist the dentist in both administrative and clinical duties including: preparing patient for procedure or exam, sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, and assisting during dental procedures. This role will also provide patient support services including providing care instructions, medical attention, and emotional support.

Requirements

Must always represent the practice in a professional, pleasant, and cooperative manner
Must maintain regular, consistent and punctual attendance in accordance with assigned schedule and time off policies
Must be able to comfortably and efficiently handle multiple deadlines and task assignments
Must be able to work both independently and cooperatively in team settings

Responsibilities

Actively provide instruments and materials to dentist during exams and procedures in order to help maintain patient comfort and dentist's efficiency
Assist with dental and medical emergencies according to OSHA and office procedures
Assist chair side during administration of nitrous oxide
Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs
Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts
Clean and polish removable appliances
Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients
Record treatment information in patient records
Expose dental diagnostic x-rays
Must always represent the practice in a professional, pleasant, and cooperative manner
Must maintain regular, consistent and punctual attendance in accordance with assigned schedule and time off policies
Must be able to comfortably and efficiently handle multiple deadlines and task assignments
Must be able to work both independently and cooperatively in team settings
Other duties and tasks, as assigned periodically