Dental Assistant
About The Position
The Dental Assistant provides accurate, friendly customer service and prepares patients to see the dentist. The role includes preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing dental instruments, and performing basic dental hygiene tasks. The Dental Assistant also supports daily office operations and is expected to be accessible and responsive. St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care provides adult and child day services in a safe, homelike setting, bringing together people from six weeks old to over 100. The organization describes itself as a global leader in comprehensive intergenerational care for people of all ages and abilities.
Requirements
- Certification from an accredited dental assistant program.
- Dental X-ray certification.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Demonstrated proficiency in MS Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Proficiency in Dentrix.
- Proficiency in dental terminology and workflow.
- Communication skills.
- Some management or leadership skills.
- Be self-motivated and highly organized, and have the ability to inspire patients and the team.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients to be seen by the dentists.
- Sanitize dental instruments to help maintain a sterile work environment.
- Set up instrument trays and treatment materials, and assist with basic dental procedures.
- Take X-rays of patients’ teeth.
- Collect, record, and maintain patient dental records.
- Provide patients with information on dental hygiene and oral health.
- Ensure the HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.
- Ensure standard infection-control precautions for the front office and patient lobby.
- Attend to daily office operations and remain accessible and responsive.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
