What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant/Surgical Assistant position at Hyannis Dental Partners?
Dental Assistant (4 days / month)
Our practice, Hyannis Dental Partners, is excited to bring on a skilled dental assistant to assist our Periodontist a few days per month. If you are an experienced Dental Assistant with a background of supporting a specialist or dentist who provides advanced surgical procedures, we'd love to connect with you! If you have experience as a Dental Assistant, but need further training to support a specialist, we are happy to do so. Our Periodontist is happy to provide on the job guidance and support.
Schedule: Thursday and Friday, every other week. (4 days / month)
Responsibilities:
- Support and Assist Periodontist chairside with clinical treatment of patients.
- Assist with documentation and the upkeep of records
- Listen, empathize and address all patient concerns.
- Provide clear communication and education on treatment plans and maintaining oral health.
- Oversee operatory set-up and clean-up, including sterilization process.
Qualifications:
- 1 years of dental assisting experience supporting a specialist or dentist performing surgical procedures.
- Well versed in dental terminology and procedures
- Maintains a positive, collaborative and supportive disposition with team and patients
- Maintain compliance with state dental practice requirements (i.e., X-ray requirements, OSHA, and CE training).
- Understands and complies with HIPAA and HITECH Act of 2009
Job Type: Part-time
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person