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Endodontic Specialists is in search of a Dental Assistant who exhibits quality service, commitment, accountability, and excellence. The Dental Assistant provides a variety of oral health clinical procedures that assists the endodontist in providing a supreme customer experience. This role requires good judgment and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate will maintain a timely schedule, warmly greet patients, ensure patient confidence in the services provided, stock supplies, and keep the operatory sanitary.
This position is in a dental practice setting that involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Welcomes patient with comfort to the operatory
• Liaison between patient and doctor
• Prepare operatory with sterilized instruments and materials
• Position and/or passes instruments, anticipating the doctor’s treatment cadence
• Prepare material by selecting, mixing, and placing on instruments or in patient’s mouth
• Take accurate digital radiographs (x-rays) and CBCT so that proper diagnosis and treatment can be achieved
• Educate patients on postoperative instructions and oral care
• Must be able to read and interpret patient records
• Document dental care by charting patient records
• Keep up with cleaning operatory including floors, cabinets, countertops.
• Maintain OSHA/HIPAA safety and policy procedures
• Able to react effectively in emergency situations
• Present a professional appearance and behavior that promotes patient care and a harmonious work environment
• Perform administrative tasks when needed

Required Skills / Abilities

• Competency in administering dental x-rays and sterilization techniques
• Working experience with electronic dental record procedures
• Effectively communicate with patients, doctors and colleagues in a professional and positive manner
• Technical skills and proficiency with dental, scheduling, office, and other software with a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Dexterity including the ability to handle instruments effectively with both hands
• Professional licenses according to state guidelines
• Self-motivated, can multi-task and is detail-oriented

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Education and Experience*

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Dental Assistant diploma/certification from an accredited program preferred, but not required.
• Radiology certification
• CPR certification
• One year of experience in a dental practice preferred; equivalent education and/or experience will be considered
• Knowledge of dentistry, particularly dental procedures and terminology, instruments, and hygiene

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Preferred Qualifications*

• CBCT experience
• Knowledge of head / neck anatomy
• Endovision software
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

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Physical Requirements*

• Prolonged periods of standing
• Must be able to lift-up to 15 pounds at times
• Visual acuity to read records and documents

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We value our employees! We offer fantastic benefits, such as:*

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible Spending account
• Health Savings account
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) w/ matching
• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program

Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person