Amazing Expanded Function Dental Assistant

Are you passionate, high energy, sincere, and caring?  Would you like to work in a positive, enjoyable atmosphere where you can expand upon your dental knowledge and training, feel proud of the work you do, and be recognized for your efforts?  If so, look no further. We are a busy, growing, and professional workplace with a friendly and upbeat culture. Our team values self-growth, teamwork, and enthusiasm. Previous dental experience would be helpful, Dental Assistant certification is necessary, but a great attitude and a strong work ethic are our first priorities. Primary job duties include building rapport with patients, gathering dental records, preparing and cleaning procedure rooms and trays, and front office support. We are looking for new team members who are passionate about providing a fantastic patient experience. If you are interested, please send your resume to our Executive Assistant, Jeff.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

·         Standing 90%.

·         Sitting 10%.

·         Moderate noise levels from dental and other lab equipment.

·         Medical, office, and lab setting.

·         Minimum moving requirements of 35 pounds in order to transfer equipment and pack and unpack supplies.

·         Frequent bending, twisting, and position changes in order to examine and service patients.

·         Exceptional hand eye coordination and control in order to use dental implements for exams, to provide 
 dentist assistance, mix and/or place materials on dental tools, products, and in mouths.

·         Frequent client and interoffice personnel interaction as this position is chair-side to dentist and heavily 
 dependent on excellent customer interaction.

·         Near Vision—the ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer) as required for mixing and placing materials on tools and in mouths.

 

 

·            Manage dental and medical emergencies according to OSHA and office procedures including:

·         Maintain CPR certification.

·         Maintain Emergency drug and oxygen supply.

·         Maintain Emergency telephone directory.

·            When assigned or if dentist is unavailable and to relieve patient discomfort, EDDA will re-cement a temporary or permanent crown with temporary cement and schedule follow-up appointment with dentist.

·            Preliminarily fit and finish composite/amalgam restorations. Use slow-speed hand-piece if needed.

·            Fabricate temporary crowns that satisfy office standards for appearance and quality.

·            Provide diagnostic information by exposing radiographic studies, pouring, trimming, and polishing 
 study casts to lab and office standards.

·            Fabricate temporary restorations, clean and polish removable appliances.

·            Timely prepare treatment area by sterilizing, positioning, and delivering instruments for dentist’s access. 

·            Actively provide suctioning and hand instruments to Dentist, as needed, during exams and procedures 
 in order to help maintain patient comfort and Dentist’s efficiency.

·            Select, mix, and place materials on instruments and in the patient’s mouth, as needed.

·            Manage asepsis, infection, using and maintaining hazard control protocols as established by OSHA 
 and office standards.

·            Must always represent the practice in a professional, pleasant, and cooperative manner. 

·            Maintain regular attendance and adhere to assigned work schedule and office policies.

·            Must be able to comfortably and efficiently handle multiple deadlines and task assignments.

·            Must be able to work both independently and cooperatively in team settings.  

·            Occasionally, there may be some travel, by car or plane, required in order to participate in continuing 
 education or seminars. 

·            Must be able to memorize and effectively deliver scripts as appropriate, both over the phone and in person. 

·            Other duties and tasks, as assigned periodically.

 

·         Always maintain the highest level of confidentiality to HIPAA standards.

·         Adhere to strict safety guidelines and procedures to OSHA and office standards.

·         Must be comfortable seeing and able to maintain a professional demeanor and attitude while working 
 around blood and unpleasant smells.

·         Must be detail-oriented in order to work efficiently in small spaces and maintain patient comfort.

·         Must be flexible and understand that job duties may change from time to time and that this individual 
 may be asked to assist in other areas of the office.

·         Must excel in forward thinking to anticipate the needs of the doctor and the patient.

·         Must demonstrate active listening by giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

·         Must demonstrate good reading comprehension by understanding written sentences and paragraphs 
 in work-related documents.

·         Must demonstrate excellent communication skills by talking to others to convey information effectively.

·         Equipment Maintenance—performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.