What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant - DANB Certified position at KMG Healthcare?
Immediate need for Full-Time Dental Assistants to work at our Corporate Health Center in Greer, SC. Must be DANB Certified.
Pay Rate: $30.00/hr
Work Schedule: (4 day work week)
8:45am - 7:15pm (Monday to Thursday)
Job Details
- Provide chair side assistance to dental providers in the performance of dental procedures, to include operative, preventive, periodontal, endodontic, prosthetic, and all other dental procedures as needed.
- Prepare, sterilize, organize, and set-up dental equipment to ensure that all dental sterilization guidelines are followed according to dental guidelines.
- Monitor and maintain dental inventory, supplies and equipment (i.e. compressor, evacuator system, sterilizers, and light curing units etc.) in accordance with manufacture guidelines.
- Take dental radiographs in accordance with provider orders; assist in the monitoring and maintenance of radiation safety procedures and protocols.
- Help develop and participate in all performance improvement activity relating to dental practice, and ensure the dental component complies with all regulatory requirements and standards.
- Provide excellent internal/external customer service via telephone, fax or face-to-face contact to assist patients with their health care needs.
Qualifications
- Must have Dental Assisting National Board – Certified Dental Assistant - DANB CDA
- CPR
- Must be a graduate from an accredited Dental Assistant Program or have a minimum of 3 years of experience.
- Previous experience with digital imaging preferred.
- Proficiency in packing cord, making temporaries, alginate impressions, endodontics and oral surgery required
- Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records (Eaglesoft, Dentrix, Nextgen).
- Knowledge of AAAHC Dental home a plus.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
Work Location: In person