What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Advanced Dental Management?
Dental Assistant @ Belknap Dental Associates in Dover, NH
Enjoy two, 3 day weekends per month as part of your normal schedule!
Our practice is seeking an upbeat, experienced, Dental Assistant to support our Dentists in delivering exceptional care to our amazing patients. We are a fun, experienced clinical team that has the privilege of deliver great care to our community. As a clinical team member, you will be assisting the dentist in procedures and monitoring the patient’s overall comfort and well-being. Every other Monday, you'd be paired up with our General Dentist who focuses solely on Oral Surgery. If you have experience assisting a doctor for surgical procedures, that is a plus!
Schedule: Full Time. Monday - Friday (Every other Monday Off!)
Responsibilities:
- Strive to provide the best patient experience
- Support and Assist dentist 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.
- Take radiographs/x-rays
- Support front desk and office manager as needed with admin needs, patient calls, etc.
Qualifications:
- Dental Assisting Experience
- Oral Surgery Assisting experience is a plus!
- CRP Certification- Radiography/ X-RAY certification per state guidelines
- 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
