Registered Dental Asst

Holston Medical Group Career•Kingsport, TN

About The Position

If you are a motivated and reliable person with exceptional customer service skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, come join Holston Medical Group. We are looking for friendly, courteous employees to ensure a positive patient experience and welcome a teamwork environment. WHAT WE OFFER: Company paid Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Company paid Long Term Disability Insurance 401(k) and Roth Retirement plan with Company Contributions Medical, Dental, Vision, and additional Life and STD Insurance Health Savings Account Plan with company contributions Paid time off Paid Sick time Paid Holidays Employee discounts And more! General Summary: The Dental Assistant assists with oral surgery and other procedures under the direct supervision of a Dentist or Oral Surgeon. The person in this position is responsible for laboratory duties, obtaining and maintaining patient dental histories and escorting patients. The Dental Assistant is responsible for providing quality, compassionate care to patients consistent with the policies and procedures set by the organization.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required
DA/RDA preferred
0 -2 years’ experience
CPR certified
Must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the dental field
Must possess excellent communication skills
Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with others

Responsibilities

Greet patients with compassion and a friendly face
Escort patients to and from front desk and procedure room/recovery area
Obtain dental history and/or records from patient (review patient health history), ensure that the health history is updated for all returning patients
Record patient charting and all physician notes in the Electronic Medical Record as directed
Ensure the physician has reviewed treatment record, consents, and health history
Prepare patients for examinations
Actively participate in the patient’s experience by striving to keep your patient focused on optimal treatment while attending to their individual concerns and promoting the good qualities of your physician
Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment where your patients feel comfortable; prepare patients for treatment, and assist the doctors - thereby enabling them to provide efficient, quality dental treatment.
Hand instruments and materials to oral surgeon and keep patients' mouths dry and clear by using suction or other devices
Hold airways during surgery and monitor patients during recovery
Records findings and change barriers during surgery
Prepare tray setups for dental procedures and maintain adequate supply levels in each operatory, replenishing as needed
Complete radiographs and intra-oral pictures of patients as appropriate
Sterilize instruments/equipment as needed
Clean each operatory in accordance with the American Dental Association guidelines
Perform laboratory duties: molds, grinding, prepare materials for making molds, etc.
Use patient first values in assisting patients with needs
Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care
Ensure to follow policies and procedures set by Holston Medical Group
Maintain communication with Dentist/Oral Surgeon to ensure that patients’needs are taken care of
Maintain an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor in accordance with Company policy
Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g., OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, HR policies and practices)