Prosthodontic Exam Performer

ClearChoice • Columbia, MD

72d • $26 - $28

About The Position

ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers are a national network of dental implant centers founded in 2005 to provide innovative dental implant care to patients across the United States. ClearChoice has experienced strong growth over the years and today is a leader in the United States in providing dental implant treatments. Driven by a collective desire to improve the lives of prospective patients, ClearChoice helps people reclaim their health, smile and confidence. Beyond restoring teeth, this is about people getting their lives back. This mission-focused work has enabled the ClearChoice network to achieve four straight years of double-digit growth, yet we've only reached a small portion of the population who could benefit from ClearChoice services. ClearChoice Management Services, LLC (CCMS) provides administrative practice management services to the ClearChoice network. Come help us write the next chapter of our story!

Requirements

• Certified as a Dental Assistant by the A.D.A.
• Two years of Dental Assistant experience
• Two years of surgery experience preferred
• Dental implant experience, desired
• Must be reliable, work well with others in a fast paced environment, and have good manual dexterity
• Must have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Responsibilities

• Work under the direct supervision of the Prosthodontist
• Perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties, including but not limited to providing chair-side assistance while dentists examine and treat patients
• Ensure patients are as comfortable as possible in the dental chair, prepare them for treatment, and obtain their dental records
• Hand instruments and materials to dentists and keep patients' mouths dry and clear by using suction or other devices
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment, prepare trays of instruments for dental procedures, and instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care
• Prepare materials for impressions and restorations, take dental x-rays, and process x-ray film as directed by a dentist
• Handle other radiological equipment and assist patients with these procedures as directed by a dentist
• Perform office duties as needed including: scheduling and confirming appointments, receiving patients, keeping treatment records, sending bills, receiving payments, and ordering dental supplies and materials
• Assist in specialty areas such as oral surgery, periodontics (treatment of gum disease) and prosthodontics (replacement of missing teeth) including dental implantology
• Support and assist the hygienist as needed, including but not limited to cleaning trays, room setups and cleanups
• Help track the inventory of the prosthetic supplies and keep the storage closet organized
• Support the radiographic needs of the Patient Education Consultants, Oral Surgeon, Hygienists

Benefits

• The anticipated range for this position is $26 - $28 / hour
• Medical/Rx, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan (401-k)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Group voluntary benefits such as life, AD&D, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity coverage and pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees