Dental Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Current Dental Assistant license, registration, or certification as required by the state.
• Radiology (X-ray) certification as required by the state.
• Current CPR or BLS certificate.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Dental Assistant.
• Proficiency in chairside assisting and four-handed dentistry.
• Ability to demonstrate and provide instruction on proper sterilization and infection-control techniques.
• Maintain annual continuing education requirements specified by the state.
• State certification in expanded functions as required by the state.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direction of the dental assistant office team throughout the day to maintain productive patient flow.
• Assist doctors during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Break down operatory rooms for doctors and hygienists.
• Complete equipment and operatory sterilization processes and ensure staff are trained and compliant.
• Follow maintenance schedules for waterlines, suction lines, autoclave, and compressor.
• Set up trays and operatories for procedures.
• Support doctors with patient charting.
• Train others to perform patient handoffs and monitor patient flow.
• Follow OSHA regulations, Aspen safety requirements, and HIPAA guidelines.
• Take dental radiographs (X-rays).
• Provide patients with post-treatment oral care instructions and educate them about oral hygiene.
• Complete denture soft relines and manufacture temporary crowns.
• Monitor and help manage laboratory cases.
• Perform quality intraoral health scans of patients in under five minutes.
• Explain and teach the clear aligner process.
• Take impressions and bite registrations.
• Perform additional expanded functions based on certifications, such as coronal polishing and restorative functions.
• Maintain emergency kits and oxygen tanks.
• Order and maintain supplies in accordance with the practice budget.
• Perform office tasks as necessary.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with match
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Best-in-class training program
• Free continuing education through TAG U
• Flexible scheduling
• Sign-on bonus of $1,500