What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Smile Jobs?
At Lipson Dental Group we pride ourselves on creating the most desirable experience for our patients and staff members. We value the relationships we have created over the years and strive to deliver friendly, compassionate dental care.
We are looking to add a Full-Time Dental Assistant to the team! The ideal candidate is someone with previous 2 years of dental experience and a passion for helping people achieve their smile goals!
Job duties may include but are not limited to-
- Greets patients in waiting area and escorts patients to the operatory.
- Assists the dentist in the administration of treatment at the chair side as required or directed by the dentist.
- Promotes an atmosphere supportive of good dental and general health by demonstrating good oral hygiene, questioning patients to ascertain home care status, instructing patients in techniques of flossing and brushing in accordance with protocol.
- Maintain a sterile and neat working environment according to current infection control procedures.
- Review the health history, make chart entries under the direction of the dentist and assure completion of forms and signatures.
- Assume the responsibility associated with any duties that may be delegated by the dentist.
- Familiarize the patient with the aspects of their dental visit and provide support and compassion to that patient when it is needed.
- Stock operatories and maintain clinical supply inventory.
- Review daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments.
- Take digital radiographs.
- Follow practice protocols: quality assurance, biohazards, infection control, referral, emergency medicine, implants, perio program and emergency treatment.
- Demonstrate complete knowledge and usage of dental terminology, dental instruments, tray setups and instrument sharpening.
**Full time employees receive access to our comprehensive benefit package within their first 60 days of employment.**
Smile Jobs is the exclusive recruiting partner for a network of independent neighborhood practices and boutique groups located throughout Michigan, Georgia, Illinois, and Alabama. These affiliated offices are higher-end fee-for-service and/or select PPO-based, doctor led practices, with long standing reoccurring patients and strong reputations.