We are a small but busy private practice looking for a lead chairside dental assistant to join our team. We offer competitive pay, retirement benefits, PTO, holiday pay, and a fun work environment. We work hard and set high standards because we care deeply about the care we provide.
Help with front office tasks when needed(answer phones, schedule appointments etc).
Must be coronal polish and x-ray certified.
Work hours are Tuesday 8-5; Wednesday 8-5; Thursday 1-5; Friday 8-5. May offer more hours as needed.
We look forward to hearing from you!
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for assisting the dentist in the clinical treatment of patients
SPECIFIC DUTIES
Patient Management
o Greet patients when they sign in and monitor arrival time
o Set up treatment rooms for procedures
o Escort patients to treatment room
o Seat patients in treatment rooms
o Show care and concern, and help patients feel comfortable
o Ensure patients are always attended
o Anticipate and assist dentist’s needs
o Mix dental materials
o Perform clinical procedures as practice act allows and as directed by dentist
o Give patient instruction and demonstrate when necessary
o Monitor patient flow
Treatment Room Management and Sterilization
o Keep dental units ready, stocked and clean
o Oversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization procedures
o Disinfect treatment rooms according to OSHA regulations
o Sterilize all instruments and handpieces according to OSHA regulations
o Keep trays, instruments and treatment room drawers organized
o Ensure that office sterilization procedures document is on display
o Promptly send out and monitor all dental laboratory cases
o Implement the preventative maintenance/cleaning schedule for dental equipment
o Maintain dental office emergency kits and nitrous and oxygen tanks
o Follow laboratory procedures according to office protocol