We are a small but busy General Dentist office looking for a highly motivated Dental Assistant for Wednesdays 10am-7pm, Fridays 9am-5:30pm and every other Saturday 9am-2pm.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for assisting the dentist in the clinical treatment of patients

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Greet patients when they sign in and monitor arrival time

Set up treatment rooms for procedures

Escort patients to treatment room

Seat patients in treatment rooms

Show care and concern, and help patients feel comfortable

Obtain and review health histories according to office protocol

Ensure patients are always attended o Anticipate and assist dentist’s needs

Perform expanded functions and other tasks as assigned by the dentist

Mix dental materials o Ensure patients’ questions are answered thoroughly before they leave

Chart patients and record date, service rendered and any charges

Escort patients from the treatment room

Ensure proper treatment notes are recorded in patient’s chart

Perform clinical procedures as practice act allows and as directed by dentist

Give patient instruction and demonstrate when necessary

Treatment Room Management and Sterilization

Keep dental units ready, stocked and clean

Oversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization procedures

Disinfect treatment rooms according to OSHA regulations

Sterilize all instruments and handpieces according to OSHA regulations

Keep trays, instruments and treatment room drawers organized

Ensure that office sterilization procedures document is on display

Promptly send out and monitor all dental laboratory cases

Implement the preventative maintenance/cleaning schedule for dental equipment