Sterilization Technician/Dental Assistant

ENHANCE DENTAL•Ada, OK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chairside Dental Assistant supports the clinic’s day-to-day operations and helps ensure a positive experience for patients and staff. The role requires professionalism, dependability, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced dental practice. The assistant works chairside, prepares and sterilizes instruments and materials, supports patient care and education, and performs administrative and equipment-related tasks. Duties may be delegated by the Dentist and/or Lead Dental Assistant when the assistant has received adequate office-based training for the assigned work.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current dental assistant license, registration, or permit as required by applicable state regulations.
Current CPR certification.
Radiography/X-ray certification if applicable to job duties and state regulations.
Meet all state-specific requirements necessary for the role.
Ability to keep up with the flow of doctors and patients in a fast-paced dental practice.
Ability to use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls; repeat movements; bend or twist; sit or stand for long periods; and lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a Dental Assistant.
Expanded Functions preferred: Radiation, Coronal Polishing / Topical Fluoride, Sealants, Nitrous Oxide, Parenteral / Pediatric Anesthesia, and Oral Maxillofacial Surgery.

Responsibilities

Sit chairside, help patients relax, and hand the dentist the appropriate equipment during appointments.
Sterilize instruments; prepare dental materials and cements; process and mount radiographs; and pour and trim cast molds.
Perform duties delegated by the Dentist and/or Lead Dental Assistant for which adequate office-based training has been provided, including taking X-rays once certified.
Take and develop dental radiographs (X-rays).
Maintain a surgically clean work environment to help prevent the spread of infection and disease.
Help patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment.
Provide patients with oral-care instructions following treatment.
Teach patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies, including brushing, flossing, and nutritional counseling.
Take impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts (models).
Create, send, and track lab cases.
Monitor, order, and maintain the budget for dental supplies.
Perform office management tasks, often using a personal computer.
Assist with updating and maintaining client dental records and charts.
Maintain equipment and coordinate necessary repairs.
Ask about patients’ medical histories and take blood pressure and pulse as needed.
Support dentists and other staff as needed.
Maintain OSHA and HIPAA compliance.
Display the stated Enhance core values: Continuous Improvement, Selfless Team-First Attitude, Embrace Change, Conquer the Mountain Mentality, and Take Initiative.
Perform other duties as assigned.