Dental Assistant- Part Time

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Dental Assistant to join our team at our Oral Surgery practice. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in providing high-quality dental care to our patients, ensuring their comfort and safety throughout their visit. This position requires a strong understanding of various dental procedures, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides superior chair-side clinical support and assistance to doctors which includes but is not limited to, charting, patient education, Operatory set-up, and clean-up.
• Manages the patient flow; redirects efforts to respond to changes, prioritizes the next Operatory room for the Doctors, and updates the Doctors on the patients’ status.
• Welcomes and greets patients in the reception area and provides a personal introduction including name and position.
• Takes and processes X-Rays.
• Performs patient hand-offs.
• Enters and updates patient treatment plans at the direction of the treating Doctor using the company operational system.
• Verifies the patient’s clinical service needs were exceeded and takes appropriate action when visits do not meet expectations.
• Escorts the patient to check-out.
• Completes sterilization processes for equipment and Operatory.
• Monitors all laboratory cases and ensures they are ready for the next day’s schedule.
• Maintains emergency kits and first aid supplies, emergency medications, and oxygen tank.
• Follows maintenance schedules for the processor, autoclave, and compressor weekly.
• Identifies, reports and follows up on any maintenance issues in the office including dental equipment and hand pieces.
• Follows OSHA regulations and MFSD safety requirements, including compliance with HIPPA guidelines, CPR, X-rays, and other required certifications and registrations.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Education Level: High School or diploma or GED
• Job-Related/Industry Experience: Minimum 1-year job-related experience
• Physical Requirements: Mostly walking, talking, standing, and updating information in computer systems
• Background check required.
• Bi-lingual is a plus but not required.

Join our team where you can make a difference in patients' lives while advancing your career in the dental field!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person