What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Capstone Dental?
We are a private dental practice delivering excellent and compassionate care to our community in Parker and beyond for over 15 years. We serve both adults and children with all their general dentistry needs and have enjoyed much longevity with both our patients and staff. We are a connected and supportive team striving to create an atmosphere of ease and trust for our patients. We are seeking a motivated and caring dental assistant with at least 1 year of dental assistant experience to add to our team. The right person will be detail oriented, understanding of patients' needs and concerns, strive for excellence, reliable, and desires to be part of a family-oriented team.
Responsibilities:
- Arrive at 7:45 M, W-F and 8:45 on Tues. Our assistants see between 7-9 patients a day from 8-5 M, W, Th, 9-6 Tues, and 8-3 Fri.
- Care for patients with general dentistry needs: restorations, endodontics, dentures, implants, simple oral surgery, whitening, and invisalign orthodontic treatment.
- Take dental x-rays
- Perform dental charting and record keeping
- Assist our dentist with procedures in all areas of the clinical space: room setup/breakdown, chairside assistance, sterilization of equipment, etc.
- Work within a team dedicated to the highest quality of care while maintaining a family atmosphere with our patients.
- Contribute to supply and inventory management.
Experience:
- 1 year of dental assistant experience or certificate in dental assisting from an accredited program
- Detail oriented and compassionate
- X-ray certification preferred
- CPR/BLS certification preferred
- Strong Interpersonal and Organizational Skills
Skills:
- Proficient in medical imaging techniques for capturing dental x-rays
- Knowledge of medical coding for accurate billing and insurance claims
- Ability to perform patient assessments to determine oral health needs
- Skilled in maintaining a sterile enviroment
- Understanding of HIPAA regulations to ensure patient privacy and confidentiality
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- On-the-job training
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25