What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant l position at SMILE STARTERS DENTAL?
Dental Assistant I
This position allows you to work in a team setting with a group of equal minded dental professionals
Responsibilities
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Welcome customers in the dental office
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Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
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Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
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Removing excess cement from brackets and orthodontic bands
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Bracket set-up
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Ligature removal and replacement
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Pre-selection of orthodontic bands and separator placement
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Wire removal and placement
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Taking impression and bite registrations and Fabrication orthodontic retainers
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Other duties as assigned to assist team
Skills
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Proven experience as dental assistant
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Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
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Understanding of health & safety regulations
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Good computer skills
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Excellent communication and people skills
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Attention to detail
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Well-organized and reliable
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Bilingual a plus!
Requirements:
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CPR Certified
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1 year or more experience
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Graduate of an accredited dental assistant school
Qualifications:
Skills & Attributes
- Knowledge of dental instruments, sterilization, and infection control procedures
- Familiarity with health and safety regulations in a clinical setting
- Proficiency with dental office software and scheduling systems
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with children, parents, and team members
- Organized, detail oriented, and dependable
- Thrives in a busy, team-focused environment
- Additional certifications such as N2O administration a plus
- Bilingual abilities a plus
Requirements
- Current CPR Certification
- Sterilization and Infection Control Certification
- Dental Office Emergencies Certification
- Radiology Certification