Dental Assistant

We are seeking Dental Assistants in the state of Michigan to join our growing practices.

We are an amazing pediatric dental office seeking an equally amazing dental assistant. Our culture is incredible and we are looking for the perfect fit to add to our team. If you are hard working, love children, and are looking to build a career this is the perfect opportunity for you! We offer a lot of training and great opportunities to grow your career with us.

We provide health insurance! Paid Time Off! Awesome office parties! We can't wait to hear from you:)

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

A Dental Assistant is a vital member of the dental health team. As a dental assistant, you will enjoy a broad range of exciting and challenging duties.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Patient Management

• Greet patients when they check in and monitor arrival time
• Set up treatment rooms for procedures
• Escort patients to treatment room
• Seat patients in treatment rooms
• Show care and concern, and help patients feel comfortable
• Obtain and review health histories according to office protocol
• Ensure patients are always attended
• Anticipate and assist dentist’s needs
• Perform expanded functions and other tasks as assigned by the dentist
• Mix dental materials
• Ensure patients’ questions are answered thoroughly before they leave
• Chart patients and record date, service rendered and any charges
• Escort patients from the treatment room
• Ensure proper treatment notes are recorded in patient’s chart
• Perform clinical procedures as practice act allows and as directed by dentist
• Give patient instruction and demonstrate when necessary
• Monitor patient flow
• Calls patients at end of day for post operative check for sedations and GA
• Maintains BLS, RDA license, N2O monitoring permits

Treatment Room Management and Sterilization

• Keep dental units ready, stocked and clean
• Oversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization procedures
• Disinfect treatment rooms according to OSHA regulations
• Sterilize all instruments and handpieces according to OSHA regulations
• Keep trays, instruments and treatment room drawers organized
• Ensure that office sterilization procedures document is on display
• Promptly send out and monitor all dental laboratory cases
• Implement the preventative maintenance/cleaning schedule for dental equipment
• Maintain dental office emergency kits and nitrous and oxygen tanks
• Follow laboratory procedures according to office protocol

Records Management

• Securely store and handle patient records in compliance with state and federal requirements, including the HIPAA privacy and security regulations
• Accurately file patient information
• Track cases and referrals to and from other doctors
• Assist in the administration of the recall system
• Assist Lead RDA in management of laboratory cases

Inventory Management

• Monitor inventory and order dental office supplies as needed
• Ensure that treatment rooms are stocked at all times

Office Participation

• Help in other areas of the office when necessary (i.e., answering phones, cleaning, unpacking supplies, completing insurance forms, etc)
• Be an active participant in team meetings
• Promote team concept by interacting with others in the office

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of accredited dental assisting program or dental assisting experience preferred
• Coursework in dental instruments and procedures
• Compliance with state dental practice requirements (e.g., x-ray requirements, OSHA training)
• Computer skills
• 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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $26