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Dr. Daniel Zedeker is seeking a dynamic individual to assume the responsibilities of Dental Assistant in a well-known and established dental practice - in the heart of Dobbs Ferry, NY - where excellence and service are highly valued. As the recipient of the topDENTISTS⢠Award, for ten consecutive years, for patient care, it is important to Dr. Zedeker that this member of our team be passionate, energetic and committed to moving our practice forward as well as providing a high level of expertise in dental assisting for our dentists and dental specialists.
Our goal for each patient is beautiful, healthy teeth for life! We hope that you would like to join our friendly and enthusiastic team to make that happen. All candidates must have experience in extensive restorative dentistry and expanded functions, periodontics, endodontics, ZOOM Whitening, and Dentrix. CEREC training a plus! Team spirit a must! Come join our team to grow professionally with our dynamic practice.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Know the practice mission, long-term business plan and short term goals
Assist the dentists and dental specialists in the clinical treatment of patients
Promote team concept by interacting and assisting others in the office with other tasks as assigned
SPECIFIC DUTIES
Patient Management
Greet patients prior to treatment and escort patients to treatment room
Seat patients and have proper set up for procedures
Show care and concern, and help patients feel comfortable about treatment
Perform expanded functions and other tasks as assigned by the dentist
Ensure proper treatment notes are recorded in the electronic copy of the patient's chart
Notify Treatment Coordinator if a patient should be called in the evening after a difficult appointment
Treatment Room Management and Sterilization
Check to ensure that dental units are ready, stocked, and clean at all times
Send out promptly and monitor all dental laboratory cases
Implement a preventative maintenance/cleaning schedule for dental equipment
Office Participation
Assist in other areas of the office when necessary (i.e., Hygiene charting, etc.)
Actively participant in staff meetings
Marketing and Public Relations Management
Help implement marketing strategies
Know Dr. Zedeker's credentials and actively promote him to all current patients and prospective patients
Actively promote the patient referral program
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Education/Experience
High school diploma
Graduate of ADA-accredited dental assisting program or dental assisting experience preferred
Coursework in dental instruments and procedures
Compliance with state dental practice requirements (i.e., X-ray requirements, OSHA training)
Computer skills desired: Dentrix
Commitment to CE for career development
Interpersonal
Good interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, dentists, other staff members, and community
Effective verbal skills to communicate with patients and staff
