Overview:
Busy, privately owned dental office, is seeking an energetic and knowledgeable Dental Assistant. Our company features 11 locations with huge opportunity for internal growth. The ideal candidate will have a lot of experience in making temps and experience with Dentrix. We look forward to having you join our team!
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Competetive wage
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Paid time off
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Paid Holidays
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Monthly Bonus
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Health Insurance
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401k
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Responsibilities:
- Provides superior chair-side clinical support and assisting to Doctors and Hygienists which includes but is not limited to; charting, patient education, Operatory set-up and clean-up.
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Manages the patient flow; redirects efforts to respond to changes, prioritizes next Operatory room for the Doctors, and updates the Doctors on the patients’ status.
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Welcomes and greets patients in the reception area and provides a personal introduction including name and position.
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Takes and processes X-Rays.
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Performs patient hand-offs.
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Enters and updates patient treatment plans at the direction of the treating Doctor using the company operational system.
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Verifies the patient’s clinical service needs were exceeded and takes appropriate action when visits do not meet expectations.
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Escorts the patient to check-out.
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Completes sterilization processes for equipment and Operatory.
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Monitors all laboratory cases and ensures they are ready for the next day’s schedule.
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Maintains emergency kids and first aid supplies, emergency medications, and oxygen tank.
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Follows maintenance schedules for the processor, autoclave, and compressor on a weekly basis.
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Identifies, reports and follows up on any maintenance issues in the office including dental equipment and hand pieces.
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Maintains and updates the MSDS binder.
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Follows OSHA regulations and MFSD safety requirements, including compliance with HIPPA guidelines, CPR, X-rays, and other required certifications and registrations.
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Maintains and updates annual CE requirements as specified by the state.
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Miscellaneous other duties as directed by supervisor.
Qualifications:
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS
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Education Level: High School or diploma or GED
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Job Related/Industry Experience: Minimum 1 year job related experience
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State Requirements where specified
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Physical Requirements: Mostly walking, talking, standing, and updating information in computer systems