Dental Assistant

Oak Dental Partners - Trussville, AL

Full-time - Entry Level

Trussville, AL

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

We are a busy faced paced pediatric dental practice. We see children ages 0 to 18. We are looking for a compassionate person that can take initiative to get things done. Be fully prepared for the dentist and patient. The Dental Assistant will assist the dentist chair side, greet and escort patients, take radiographs as instructed by the provider, set up and break down operatories, clean operatory areas after each patient, and will stock all materials needed in the clinic daily. In addition, the Dental Assistant will be responsible for sterilization and maintaining equipment and materials in accordance with OSHA, federal and state guidelines. The Dental Assistant will support the front desk operations and verify patient demographics, retrieve charts, document treatments plans and other tasks in support of office administration.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist chair side
• Greet and escort patients
• Take radiographs as instructed by the provider
• Set up and break down operatories
• Clean operatory areas after each patient
• Stock all materials needed in the clinic daily
• Responsible for sterilization and maintaining equipment and materials in accordance with OSHA, federal and state guidelines
• Support front desk operations
• Verify patient demographics
• Retrieve charts
• Document treatment plans and other tasks in support of office administration

Requirements

• 0-5 years of experience
• Familiarity with dental software, charting and treatment planning
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. with or without accommodation

Nice-to-haves

• Proficient in taking radiographs
• Competent with infection control procedures
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Experience in treatment of patients with special healthcare needs, specifically patients with cognitive and developmental deficits
• Ability to work with patient's parents, guardians, and caregivers
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Team-leader, self-motivated, well organized, and able to manage time efficiently

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Short term and long-term disability insurance
• Uniforms
• Bonuses
• Pet insurance