Full Time Certified Dental Assistant
We are hiring for a full time Certified Dental Assistant.
Experience preferred and computer skills a must.
Assist Dentists
*Assist dentists by holding instrument trays and handing them specific tools. They also perform minor procedures on their own.
Schedule Appointments
*Greet patients who come into the office and answer incoming phone calls to schedule appointments.
Collect Patient Information
* Collect patient information regarding tooth problems they may be having, known allergies, past medical history, and other information required by the dentist.
Prepare Patients and Rooms
*Prepare patient rooms by cleaning up after patients leave and preparing instrument trays. Certified dental assistants also prepare patients, leading them into patient rooms and helping them get into position for their dental examinations.
Sterilize Tools
*Sterilize all tools used by the dentist in-between patient exams.
Take X-Rays
* X-rays of patients' teeth, following all proper safety procedures. They download digital images of X-rays, attaching the images to patient charts so the dentist can view them.
Educate Patients
* Advise and educate patients on proper use of fluoride, dental hygiene practices, and maintaining healthy-teeth diets.
Post Client Information
* Record notes for patient files and transcribe notes from the dentist into the files.
Protect Patient Privacy