American Dental Association (ADA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Autoclave, Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Budgeting, CPR Certification, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Datasheets, Dentistry, Federal Laws and Regulations, First Aid, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Infection Control, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Mentoring, Multilingual, OSHA, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Pediatrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Radiography, Service Delivery, Spanish Language, State Laws and Regulations, System Test, Testing, Writing Skills
Join Our Exceptional Dental Team!
Are you a passionate, dedicated professional looking to make a significant impact on patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment? Look no further!
About Us:
We are a thriving dental practice committed to providing top-notch dental care to our community. With state-of-the-art facilities and a focus on patient comfort and satisfaction, we pride ourselves on delivering comprehensive dental services with a personal touch. Our team is comprised of skilled professionals who share a common goal of excellence in dentistry and compassionate patient care.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation package.
- Supportive work environment with modern facilities and advanced technology.
- Opportunities for mentorship and career growth.
- A diverse patient population and rewarding clinical experiences.
- Pay is $23.00 and up based on experience
Join Our Team:
If you're ready to take your dental career to the next level and join a dynamic team committed to excellence, we want to hear from you! Apply now by submitting your CV or resume and optional cover letter outlining why you're the perfect fit for this position.
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a practice that values your skills and contributions. Join us in making a positive difference in the lives of our patients!
Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for the following:
- Greet and engage patients with respect and a smile.
- Ensure patients are well informed and comfortable - before, during, and after their appointment - about their treatment and oral health.
- Take and process dental radiographs, impressions and intraoral photos.
- Prepares and sterilizes treatment room and equipment.
- Provide chair-side assistance to Providers during treatment procedures.
- Maintain a clean, sterile, and patient-centric working environment.
- Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g, OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, Employee Handbook).
Qualifications:
You will be required to possess the following:
- Two (2) or more years of practical experience as a dental assistant.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
- Completion of a CODA-accredited dental assisting program (Preferred).
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the desire for professional growth.
- Be organized and possess a superior knowledge of dentistry and dental terminology.
- Bilingual - Spanish
Inventory Management:
- Dental supplies and dental supply ordering: maintain a running list of dental supply inventory.
- Monitor dental supply expirations and dispose of materials accordingly.
- Work in conjunction with Practice Manager to request dental supply needs properly and efficiently to the appropriate requisition channel for ordering while adhering to inventory budget.
- Work in conjunction with Practice Manager to request repairs and/or maintenance on dental supplies and machinery.
Compliance:
- Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g, OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, Employee Handbook).
- Exhibits professionalism: patience, communication skills, customer service.
- Performs job duties with a positive attitude and dedication to working hard.
- Problem solver through critical thinking and providing solutions.
- Abides by all PPE standards for clinical staff.
- Practices universal precautions and proper infection control.
- Minimizes waste, fraud, and abuse.
- Reports any hazardous situations to Practice Manager.
- Be knowledgeable of spill containment and clean up.
- Ensure that office Safety Data Sheet (SDS) are up to date and readily available.
- Ensure maintenance of emergency kits and first aid supplies in the office to ensure accuracy and compliance with OSHA.
- Inspect, test and log autoclave systems, eye wash systems, water line systems, and all other necessary systems in the office.
- Ensure weekly monitoring of autoclave systems via spore testing and other biological testing, as designated.