Dental Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Certificate of completion from a Dental Assistant program or equivalent experience.
• BLS/CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience as a dental assistant in general or pediatric dentistry.
• English/Spanish fluency.
• Skill in operating computer databases, including EHR/EMR.
• Ability to read, write, and calculate mathematical figures.
• Knowledge of essential functions, practices, and procedures in a dental setting.
• Knowledge of medical examination, diagnostic, and treatment-room procedures.
• Knowledge of laboratory procedures and documentation.
• Ability to assist the provider using four-handed dental assistant techniques.
• Ability to communicate in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to understand and respond appropriately, effectively, and sensitively to underserved populations.
• Knowledge of ADA and ICD-9-CM coding.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and treatment rooms for examinations and treatment.
• Collect patients’ medical histories and chief complaints.
• Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
• Observe infection-control policies.
• Assist dentists using four-handed dental assistant techniques in operative, endodontic, oral surgery, orthodontic, pediatric, prosthodontic, and periodontal procedures. Tasks include oral evacuation, fabricating temporary crowns and custom trays, taking impressions, mixing cements, and assisting with light-cured materials.
• Assist with cementing temporary crowns and removing excess cement; perform coronal polishing, remove sutures, apply temporary restorations, and apply topical fluoride treatments and sealants as directed by the dentist.
• Take simple X-rays.
• Complete and maintain patient documentation, files, records, and other information.
• Provide oral health and oral hygiene education, and offer emotional support and compassion in response to patient needs.
• Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested.
• Work closely with providers to receive guidance and instruction for treating patients.
• Communicate appropriately and maintain good interpersonal relationships with supervisors, providers, staff, and patients to support coordinated efforts and high-quality service.
• Take necessary precautions to protect center assets and property against loss or waste through negligence or dishonesty.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored PPO medical plan with a buy-up option.
• Vision and dental plans.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Generous time-off policy.
• Ten paid holidays plus one floating holiday.
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Company-paid long-term disability policy.