What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Smile Partners Recruitment?
Smile Partners Recruitment is working with the team at J&J Dental to find their next stellar Dental Assistant!
The team at J&J Dental is growing and we're looking to add an experienced Dental Assistant to our friendly team! The Ideal candidate must be able to check off the following: Reliable and Dependable; excellent customer service skills; effective communication; excellent conflict-resolution skills; trustworthy.
The Dental Assistant will be responsible for general clinic administrative work and maintenance, as well as completing lab work under the direction of the dentist. The Dental Assistants primary responsibility is to prepare the examination rooms for appointments by sterilizing instruments and ensuring all necessary equipment is ready for the dentist. They also assist the dentist during their procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating their needs throughout the appointment.
Duties include:
- Assists the dentist in the administration of treatment at the chair side as required or directed by the dentist.
- 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.
- Supervise preventive maintenance of dental equipment.
- Take digital radiographs.
If you're passionate about working with people and have previous chairside experience, please consider joining our team!
Full-Time Hours:
- Monday - Thursday 8am-5pm
- Friday: 7am-2pm
Smile Partners Recruitment 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.
