What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Dental Assistant position at Drew Dentistry?
Looking for an amazing dental assistant to add to our growing dental practice in Casa Grande, AZ! We are a friendly, private practice focused on customer service and high-quality dentistry. Compensation DOE.
Responsibilities:
- Provide outstanding customer service for the patient; excellent chair side manner.
- Assist the doctor with all dental procedures
- Take radiographs of patients using standard dental radiographic equipment
- Perform efficient and accurate procedures to help maintain doctors’ schedule and patient flow; create no patient wait time; maintain time flexibility for patient; be present, engaged, ready to work at all assigned shift times.
- Help clean the office and treatment rooms
- Review patient chart prior to doctor arrival and log appropriate patient data during exam and treatment as well as transcribe doctor notes in patient chart
- Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance
- Follow organizations safety policies and procedures
- Have knowledge and understanding of dental terminology sufficient to perform job successfully
- Verify patient health history (basic health review, medications, understanding impact with dentistry) and document appropriately in patient’s chart.
- Assist with other office duties as requested or needed
Qualifications:
- 2 years prior DA experience preferred
- Radiology certification is required
- Versed in Dentrix
- Experience with Cerec crowns, Katana, Emax, placing rubber dams, etc.
- Experience with photography using intraoral and extraoral cameras
- Knowledge and ability to spell and write SOAP notes
- Exceptional positive attitude and demeanor
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- MUST be a self starter and team player
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $24