Campus Hills Dentistry is searching for an energetic, skilled, and passionate Dental Assistant to join our growing private dental practice. The ideal candidate is an outgoing individual who is dedicated to delivering an exceptional dental experience to our beloved patients. We desire a cheerful, motivated person who is energized by patient smiles.
We are looking for someone who is:
Professional, friendly, and compassionate
Detail-oriented and highly organized
Comfortable with multi-tasking
Passionate about delivering exceptional patient experiences
Dependable, motivated, and eager to grow within a successful private dental practice
What You'll Do:
Greet and welcome all patients and visitors to the practice
Prepare operatories, instruments and materials prior to each appointment.
Deliver outstanding patient care and create a welcoming, positive experience from check in throughout treatment.
Obtain and document patient medical histories, treatment information, and clinical notes accurately.
Take quality dental radiographs (X-rays) as prescribed by the dentist.
Assist dentists and oral surgeon during procedures, passing instruments, positioning instruments for dentist's access, suctioning.
Provide materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
Take and assist with impressions; pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
Fabricate temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances.
Maintain strict infection control prevention and sterilization standards by cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing instruments and operatories.
Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.
Educate patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
Document dental care services by charting in patient records.
Maintain patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering clinical supplies.
Support daily office operations, including maintaining a clean, organized clinical environment.
Perform additional duties to support patient care and office success.