What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant Full-Time position at Edmond New Image Dentistry, p.c.?
POSITION TITLE : Registered Dental Assistant
We are an established private Practice in Edmond specializing in general dentistry, implants, and cosmetics. We are looking for an outgoing, self-motivated and professional dental assistant. The position is full time 4 days a week, Tuesday through Friday from 8 to 5. Medical and dental benefits available.
Benefits:
Paid Holidays and vactions, medical insurance, pay sick time-off, Monthly profit sharing Bonuses, paying for scrubs.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Verify patient health history (basic health review, medications, understanding impact with dentistry) and document appropriately in patients chart.
- Take proper FMX, PA, and BW’s and intraoral photos when needed
- Prepare patient for doctor exam
- Prep doctor on patient concerns and areas of issue before the doctor does examination
- 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
- Explain steps of procedures with patients
- Hands off patients to front desk and relays what has been done and what the patient needs to come back for
- Follow all OSHA and HIPPA guidelines.
- Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment
- Be present in room and chart for doctor while she does the examination
- Have a compassionate and informative bedside manner with patients
- Have excellent written and verbal communication
- Maintain outgoing and friendly attitude towards patients and other employees when under pressure. Respect others at all times is a must!
- Order and keep track of all dental supplies. Communicate with hygienist and doctor on this.
- Apply fluoride desensitizer and/or varnish when necessary for hygienist
- Comprehensive understanding of all dental instruments
- Be present, engaged and ready to work at all times.
- Be punctual and reliable
- Complete clinical tasks under required time frames
- Call on recall when there is down time
- Experience using Dentrix is preferred
- Be a TEAM PLAYER!!
EXPERIENCE :
- Dental Assitant: 1 year (Preferred)
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION :
- RDA (required)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Based on years of experience ( $16- $25)
Application Questions
You have requested that really ask candidates the following questions:
- Do you have the following license or certification: Registered Dental Assistant?
- Are you authorized to work in the following country: United States?
- Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Uniform allowance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $25