What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant I position at Northpoint Dental Co.?
Overview
NEW LOCATION IN SODDY DAISY-Dental Assistant
Build Something Special with us
Dr. Kristen Conner has proudly served the Chattanooga area for more than 20 years, building successful practices centered around exceptional patient care, strong team culture, and lasting relationships. As her practices continue to grow and expand into the Soddy Daisy area, she is looking for talented, like-minded leaders who want to be part of something meaningful from the ground up. Dr. Conner believes exceptional dental practices are built by creating a culture focused on best-in-class patient care and surrounding patients with a team that genuinely loves what they do. Her approach has always been simple: be kind, build relationships, work hard, and enjoy what you do. That philosophy has helped her practices continue to grow throughout the Chattanooga area, and she is excited to continue building something special in Soddy Daisy with the right team beside her. If you are looking for a long-term opportunity where you can grow, lead, and make an impact in a positive and supportive environment, we’d love to meet you.
Open Monday-Friday
Responsibilities
Dental Assistant partners with the practice team to provide excellent clinical support to help patients get the care they need. Dental Assistant will help prepare the patient for treatment and assist the dentist in restorative dentistry.
Skills Required to Make a Great “Impression” on Our Team
- Provides excellent chair-side clinical support and assistance to Doctors and Hygienists which includes but is not limited to: charting, operatory set/clean up, and patient education.
- Records and reviews patient health history, makes chart entries under the doctor's direction and assures completion of forms and signatures in dental software.
- Reviews the daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments.
- Prepares patients, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, maintains chain of asepsis, prepares materials, and assists dentists during dental procedures following OSHA guidelines.
- Exposes and develops dental diagnostic radiographs.
- Follows OSHA regulations and safety requirements to include compliance with HIPAA guidelines, CPR, X-rays, and other required certifications and registrations.
Qualifications
So How Can You “Fill” This Role?
- Dental Assisting Certification or prior on the job training
- 1-5 years of experience preferred; will consider new graduates
- Radiography/ X-RAY certification for respective state
- CPR Certification required
- Proficient in MS Office Suite
- Commitment to providing exceptional service, support, and education to patient.
Benefits
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (Full-time employees)
- Healthcare Spending Account
- Paid Time Off
- 401k
- Voluntary Life & Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Referral Program
- Employee Discount Program
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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