Specialty Dental Assistant
Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics•Phoenix, AZ
•Onsite
About The Position
This job description outlines the essential functions, physical requirements, and qualifications for a Specialty Dental Assistant. The role involves a wide range of clinical and administrative duties to support dental procedures, ensure patient safety, and maintain office standards. The company, Rodeo Dental, is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and equal employment opportunities, valuing diversity and inclusion.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Current certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide
- Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control training
Nice To Haves
- Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) preferred
- Dental practice management software (Open Dental/Dentrix) experience helpful
- Bilingual (Spanish) is preferred
Responsibilities
- End of week inventory to be provided to Lead DA to replenish inventory
- Making Patient Safety and Team Safety the number one priority
- Adhering to OSHA and Infection Control Protocols
- Maintaining and upkeeping digital patient information
- Preparing tray set-ups according to doctor preferences and planned procedures
- Keep exam rooms clean, disinfected, organized, and stocked according to the required standards at the beginning and end of each treatment
- Educating patients and parents on the benefits of good oral health
- Monitoring the patient's physical and emotional well-being during the entire visit
- Reviewing the patient chart and health history prior to the doctor arrival and reconfirming the patient's chief concern
- Taking diagnostic quality X-Rays and attaching them to the patient chart
- Helping the Rodeo Team maintain office cleanliness and IC protocol
- Completing daily assignments
- Monitoring and recording patient vital signs
- Suctioning, cutting sutures, and holding retractors
- Mixing amalgam, cement, and pulp paste and preparing impression materials
- Pouring, trimming, and polishing impression trays
- Assisting with bonding, banding, adjusting, and debonding orthodontic patients
- Placing and cementing bands
- Setting up orthodontic brackets and removing excess cement from brackets and bands
- Making retainers, bleaching trays, and impressions
- Maintaining crash cart equipment and supplies
- Working with oral and IV sedated patients in office and hospital settings
- Providing excellent chairside assistance and anticipating next steps to stay in constant mental synchronization with the doctor
- Ensuring the patient and parent comprehends the post-op instructions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
