What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Pottstown Dental Professionals?
Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Dental assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for patient care and assisting dental professionals in providing high-quality dental services.
Responsibilities:
- Assist dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating their needs
-dental implants, full mouth reconstruction
-fillings, temp crowns, fitting of implant abutments and crowns, crowns
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations
- Take and develop dental x-rays
- Sterilize instruments and equipment
- Educate patients on oral hygiene practices
- Maintain accurate patient records
Requirements:
- Certification or diploma from an accredited dental assistant program
- Proficiency in Dentrix software for patient management
- Knowledge of medical terminology and coding
- Experience with 3D scanners for dental imaging is a plus
-intraoral scanning
- Familiarity with pediatric dentistry and assisting in pediatric procedures
- Understanding of prosthodontics and assisting in prosthodontic treatments
- Ability to manage and organize medical records effectively
Join our team to work in a dynamic environment where your skills as a Dental Assistant will contribute to providing exceptional dental care to our patients.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.05 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Pottstown, PA 19464 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Pottstown, PA 19464: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25