Dental Assistant

About This Role

This role supports the clinical needs of patients and dentists by performing essential duties such as patient care, recordkeeping, and appointment scheduling in a dental office setting.

Responsibilities

• Clearly demonstrate knowledge of dental instruments and assist the dentist in rendering patient care chairside
• Maintain inventory control in the operatories where treatment is rendered by the Provider
• Adhere to OSHA, HIPAA, and CDC guidelines
• Deliver world-class patient interactions related to scheduling, follow up treatment, post-surgical information and record keeping
• Perform basic lab procedures such as take impressions, pour models, and prepare cases for external labs

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Easily able to learn new technologies and systems
• Applicable licensing required for the state in which you will work: Dental Radiologic Technologist (DRT) license or willing to pursue licensure immediately
• Radiation Health and Safety certificate
• 1+ years work experience as a Dental Assistant
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility in scheduling, such as the ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Knowledge of dental instruments and patient care
• Ability to clearly communicate medical information to professional practitioners and/or the general public
• Excellent organization, prioritization, follow up, analytical and time management skills with ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required
• 1+ years work experience as a Dental Assistant

Nice to Have

• Certified Dental Assistant certificate

Benefits

Certifications