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"IMMEDIATE RDA POSITION AVAILABLE". INTERVIEWS ARE BEING HELD ON FRIDAYS. OFFICE WILL BE OPENED MID DECEMBER.
NEW General Practice, located in North Charleston, SC is currently accepting applications and interviewing for a candidate to join our team. Interviews are being held on Fridays.
Position: Dental Assistant with a MINIMUM of 3-5 Years Experience - "NO EXCEPTIONS"
Office Location: North Charleston, SC 29418
Job Responsibilities:
Supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act.
Dental Assistant job duties will consist of, but is 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.
Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances.
Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone
directory.
Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.
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.
Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
Compensation: Competitive hourly rate based on dental experience and knowledge.
To apply, please email your resume and cover letter.
Please put Dental Assistant in the subject line.
