Dental assistant - full time (lincoln)

Dental assistant - full time (lincoln)

04 Feb 2024
Nebraska, Lincoln 00000 Lincoln USA

Dental assistant - full time (lincoln)

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We are looking for a Dental Assistant to join our high quality, growing general dental practice. Become part of a practice that offers exceptional, personalized care for their patients. Opportunities for education, growth, and financial reward will be provided. Work in a great facility with an excellent dental team.

To qualify for this position you must be:

Reliable

Work well with others in a fast paced environment

Must be X-ray Certified/ Willing to complete certification

Must have knowledge and understanding of Digital X-rays

If you do not have experience in the dental field, you must have experience with sterilization and disinfection and be willing to be trained hands on.

BLS/ CPR Certification

Strong Communication Skills

Outstanding Positive attitude and demeanor

Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills and ability to be a team player

The Dental Assistant will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols

Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient

Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests

Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments

Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth

Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies; pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts

Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions

Documents dental care services by charting in patient records

Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential

Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols

Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques

Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies

Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results

Dispatch lab work appropriately

Verify patient health history

Help clean the office and treatment rooms

If you are interested in being considered for this position, please submit your resume to the address listed.

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