Orthodontic/Pediatric Dental Assistant OrthoDentOrthodontic/Pediatric Dental AssistantWaco, TexasTeaches patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to improve or maintain oral health Performs operatory set up and break down Takes and develops dental radiographs Records patient's medical history; takes blood pressure and pulse Serves as an infection control officer, develops infection control protocol and prepares and sterilize instruments and equipment Helps patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment Provides patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as placement of a restoration Teaches patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to improve or maintain oral health including but not limited to tooth brushing, flossing, nutritional counseling Takes impressions of patients' teeth for study casts; models of teeth Prepares operatory set up and break down Sterilizes instruments Effectively understands and utilizes company dental software, HRIS, applicable Microsoft Suite applications and other internet vehicles as necessary Understands company’s timekeeping system and enters hours worked and PTO appropriately and timely; gains pre-approval from Office Manager for overtime; notifies Office Manager immediately of discrepancy in hours paid through payroll Maintains facilities and equipment in accordance with hygiene and safety regulations including OSHA; follows required OSHA and Workers’ Compensation safety procedures and processes as necessary Completes continuing education as required by office and by law for certifications including but not limited to Dental Assisting, X-ray, and Nitrous; monitors so that certifications do not expire Travels as necessary for business related functions and training MUST be RDA Certified; CPR Certified Willing to train RDA who is willing to learn Nonessential Functions: Orders supplies as necessary following office procedures and budget Performs additional tasks as necessary or assigned to achieve office/company goals Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed for this position. Essential Functions: Provides outstanding customer service with patient as #1 priority; partnering with team members, timely and successfully resolves patient complaints, concerns and questions Fully assists Orthodontist in the process of treating patients.
Orthodontic Assistant OrthoDentOrthodontic AssistantWaco, TexasTakes and develops dental radiographs Records patients’ medical history; takes blood pressure and pulse Helps patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment Provides patients with instructions for oral care following appointments and procedures Teaches patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to improve or maintain oral health Performs operatory set up and break down Sterilizes instruments Effectively understands and utilizes company dental software, HRIS, applicable Microsoft Suite applications and other internet vehicles as necessary Understands company’s timekeeping system and enters hours worked and PTO appropriately and timely; gains pre-approval from Office Manager for overtime; notifies Office Manager immediately of discrepancy in hours paid through payroll Completes continuing education as required by office; monitors expiration of certifications making sure not to allow them to expire Maintains facilities and equipment in accordance with hygiene and safety regulations including OSHA; follow required OSHA and Workers’ Compensation safety procedures and processes as necessary Travels as necessary for business related functions and training Nonessential Functions: Performs additional tasks as necessary or assigned to achieve office/company goals Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed for this position. Essential Functions: Provides outstanding customer service with patient as #1 priority; partnering with staff, successfully resolves patient complaints, concerns and questions in a timely manner.
Lead Dental Assistant Temple UniversityLead Dental AssistantTemple, TX$20.67–$23.07 / hourIn addition, the Dental Assistant will be responsible for support during medical emergencies including monitoring emergency drug and oxygen supplies, and infection control and safety protocols, taking x-rays using digital imaging and uploading x-rays and other patient related data into axium, pouring and trimming dental impressions, ordering and maintaining supplies, troubleshooting dental equipment and instruments, maintaining logs for equipment maintenance and safety required by the University, School, and Department for Infection Control, and assisting with the sterilization process. '','''','''',''Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Health Sciences Campus (HSC)-Kornberg School Of Dentistry'',''Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Health Sciences Campus (HSC)-Kornberg School Of Dentistry'','''','''',''Staff'',''Staff'',''Full-time'',''Full-time'',''Day Job'',''Day Job'',''Regular'',''Regular'',''false'',''519006'',''519006'',''true'',''519006'',''false'',''Submission for the position: Lead Dental Assistant - (Job Number: 26000880)'',''false'',''519006'',''false'',''true''.
Dental Assistant Temple UniversityDental AssistantTemple, TX$18–$20.95 / hourIn addition, there will also be times where the Dental Assistant will be responsible for front desk operations when needed including greeting and checking patients into the clinic, scheduling and confirming appointments, creating and maintaining patient files, tracking and maintaining patient flow within the practice, answering phones, screening calls, taking messages, answering questions of a non-complex nature. '','''','''',''Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Health Sciences Campus (HSC)-Kornberg School Of Dentistry'',''Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Health Sciences Campus (HSC)-Kornberg School Of Dentistry'','''','''',''Staff'',''Staff'',''Full-time'',''Full-time'',''Day Job'',''Day Job'',''Regular'',''Regular'',''false'',''519688'',''519688'',''true'',''519688'',''false'',''Submission for the position: Dental Assistant - (Job Number: 26001037)'',''false'',''519688'',''false'',''true''.