Dental Assistant

We are seeking a dedicated professional to assist under the direct supervision of a dentist in examination and treatment. The role involves assisting during restorative and surgical procedures by setting up appropriate materials and instruments and maintaining adequate access to the treatment area. The assistant also takes all intraoral and panoramic X-rays, provides support functions for the dental service, and performs other health-related duties associated with patient care.

• Prepares patient and treatment area for the dentist during dental treatment sessions, including identifying patients, seating them, draping appropriately, and arranging instruments and supplies.
• Performs specific procedures "chair side" during examination and treatment, such as retracting lips and cheeks, operating suction equipment, and passing instruments and supplies to the dentist.
• Takes intraoral and extraoral radiographs as prescribed by the dentist and scans and mounts the intraoral images.
• Cleans loose debris from used instruments, places instruments in appropriate transportation containers, sprays used instruments with approved pre-cleansing agent, and transports them to the soiled utility room.
• Assists the dentist in the documentation of examination findings, treatment rendered, and makes future appointments.
• Ensures that the dental services area is clean and well-organized to ensure efficient and hygienic provision of services.
• Maintains a safe practice environment.
• Adheres to infection control policies and procedures.
• Adheres to rules pertaining to the confidentiality of patient information and patient rights.

• Proprio One-Language Services
• Welch Allyn Vital Monitor
• Scan X Scanner
• Kavo Panoramic / CBCT Radiographic Unit
• Planmeca Pro X Radiographic Unit
• Client Machine

• EPIC / Wisdom Dental Software
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• MS Excel
• Peoplesoft

• X-Ray Technique
• Knowledge of EPIC/CADENCE/Wisdom Dental
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS Disease
• Experience working with HIV/AIDS Clients
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good analytical skills

• 1 year of experience
• A four-year High School diploma or its educational equivalent, including or supplemented by successful completion of an accredited or approved Dental Assistant Program, which included or was supplemented by 600 hours of supervised internship experience assisting a dentist at chairside; or
• A four-year High School diploma or its educational equivalent, including or supplemented by successful completion of an accredited or approved Dental Assistant Program, which included or was supplemented by 300 hours of supervised internship experience assisting a dentist at chairside; and six (6) months of satisfactory full-time experience as a Dental Assistant performing all of the following duties: taking and uploading dental digital imaging, assisting dentist at chairside, and preparing dental instruments for sterilization; or
• A four-year High School diploma or its educational equivalent; and one (1) year of satisfactory full-time experience as a Dental Assistant performing the duties described in "2" above; or
• A satisfactory combination of education and experience which is equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above. Each 100 hours of supervised internship experience assisting a dentist at chairside is equivalent to two (2) months of full-time experience. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year High School diploma or its educational equivalent.
• Experience as a Receptionist or Clerk in a Dentist's office is not acceptable towards meeting the qualification requirements.

• DANB Certified (Preferred)
• Certificate of completion in Dental Assisting from an Accredited Dental Assisting Program (Preferred)

• A four-year High School diploma or its educational equivalent

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Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

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