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We are looking for an experienced Dental Assistant to join our team. Must have a can-do attitude with a warm, caring personality that can offer our patients superior chair side care and support. Please review below for a description of the person we are looking for. Enjoy the summer with a Smile and a new opportunity with our team.
Key Responsibilities:
Answering patient questions before an appointment.
Preparing patients for dental procedures by making them comfortable and providing any instructions.
Questioning patients about their medical history and recording the information for dentist’s reference.
Obtains Vital Signs such as blood pressure.
Sterilizing dental instruments and equipment, and placing for easy access.
Preparing the dental exam room for use by the dentist by making sure it is stocked and organized.
Assisting the dentist during procedures, including passing instruments, getting supplies, and using the suction tube to keep the patient’s mouth dry.
Taking x-rays of patients’ teeth.
Instructing patients on dental hygiene and proper care of dental fixtures.
Assisting with the scheduling follow-up appointments.
Obtaining and keeping patients’ dental records.
Taking impressions of patients’ teeth for study model.
Applying topical anesthetic to patients’ mouths.
Scheduling appointments, maintaining records, answering phones, ordering supplies and other office tasks as needed.
Assist in overall office cleanliness and organization.
Ability to build good rapport with patients and staff.
Job Requirements:
Dental Assisting education or related work experience a plus.
Outgoing personality with ability to work within a positive team environment.
Spanish Speaking (a plus but not required).
Open Dental familiarity.
Willingness to learn new things.
CPR certified.
If you feel that you meet most of the requirements above, we would love to hear from you. Please send us a resume so we can learn a little more about you.
Thanks fo looking!
Office Manager
