What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant @ Sunrise Dental Group position at Dental Care Alliance?
Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist our dentists during dental procedures, prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, take x-rays, and provide post-procedure oral care instructions to patients. If you have a passion for dental care and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, we welcome your application. The hours are Mon-Fri 8:45-5:00. Pay range is $22.00-$24.00
Experience: 2 years of hands on dental assisting experience with EFDA & X-ray certificates for the state of FL required.
Responsibilities
- Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
- Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.
- Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
- Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.
- Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
- Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies, pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
- Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances.
- Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.
- Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
- Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.
- Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
- Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required Skills:
- X-ray & EFDA license
- Experience working as a Dental Assistant
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Salary : $22 - $24
