ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
• Capturing quality dental radiographs (x-rays)
• patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment

OTHER RESPONSIBILTIES :

• Carryout infection control protocol- preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
• Providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, as directed by Doctor
• With the direction of the Dentist, educations patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.

g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)

• Taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts
• Enthusiastic communication with patients and suppliers (e.g., scheduling appointments, answering the tele, billing and ordering supplies as directed by Office Manager)

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Dental Assistant Certificate where state regulations specify
• X-Ray Certification where state regulations specify
• Prior Experience with a dental management software - Dentrix preferred

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proven dedication to provide high quality, comprehensive chairside care
• Ability to comply with safety procedures, rules, and regulations in order to maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Strong working knowledge of dental terminology, equipment, and practices

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

• General Office Activities as Required
• Good manual dexterity
• Bend or twist their body.
• Sit / Stand for long periods of time

The above statements are intended to provide a general overview and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job.

They are not intended to be a list of all responsibilities, duties and requirements. Additional duties can be assigned as determined.

Elite Dental Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We support a diverse workforce.

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Last updated : 2024-04-27