Unlicensed Dental Assistant - Maplewood

Park Dental•Maplewood, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Park Dental Maplewood is seeking a compassionate, professional Unlicensed Dental Assistant to join our team-oriented practice. As a Unlicensed Dental Assistant, you will assist the Doctor in providing quality dental treatment and education to patients.

Requirements

Possess strong interpersonal skills, developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, striving for collaboration, and demonstrating professionalism
Possess effective written and oral communication skills
Possess critical thinking, logic, and reasoning skills to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
Ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously with minimal direction, while relying on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
Strong computer and typing skills
High School Diploma or equivalent
CPR certification obtained through the American Heart Association health care provider course, the American Red Cross professional rescuer course, or an equivalent course.

Nice To Haves

Customer service experience preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure quality patient service by providing thorough patient care, effective communication, personal attention in a gentle caring manner, using appropriate communication strategies to resolve patient questions and issues.
Provide chairside assistance to the Doctor for basic and complex restorative, surgical, endodontic, pediatric, emergency and preventative dental treatment procedures.
Work with clinical team to effectively manage daily patient flow, providing communication and information to the appropriate individuals.
Monitor and track outside laboratory cases and communicate information in a timely manner.
Prepare the treatment rooms, patient records, equipment, and necessary instruments for dental procedures.
Perform various laboratory procedures (pouring study models, etc.).
Assist as needed in the management of the Doctor and hygiene schedules to achieve utilization goals through efficient use of appointment time.
Conduct office duties including but not limited to confirming patient appointments, generating reports, completing insurance verifications, etc.
May assist in answering telephones, addressing patient needs and, if necessary, directing calls to the appropriate individual.
Provide accurate and concise electronic patient record keeping and document complete database information
Maintain a clean work environment and dental equipment to meet Park Dental, OSHA and Center for Disease Control sterilization and infection control regulatory standards.
Maintain dental equipment and instruments in proper working order in accordance with the small equipment preventative maintenance calendar.
Effectively communicate and develop a strong working relationship with the Doctor and promote teamwork through cooperative and professional behaviors.
Assume responsibility for personal professional growth through internal and external training opportunities and continuing education offerings.
Practice effective business applications by utilizing time effectively and supporting the practice revenue objectives.
Follow and demonstrate commitment to Park Dental policies, guidelines, professional expectations, and Service Excellence Standards.