Dental Assistant

Goebel Family Dentistry is looking for a Dental Assistant who is highly organized and is able to communicate effectively. The successful candidate will be well versed in the daily responsibilities of a Dental Assistant, including sterilizing instruments, assisting with dental procedures and handling administrative tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Take digital radiographs including vertical and horizontal bitewings, periapicals, full-mouth series, as well as film panoramic, bitewings, periapicals or occlusals, as needed.
• Take intraoral photographs to complete records and aid in treatment planning.
• Prepare the patient for the appropriate procedures (seating, applying the topical, etc.).
• Instruct patient in tooth brushing and flossing techniques, aids and proxy, brush, perio aids, disclosing methods, electric toothbrushes and waterjets, oral rinses, anti-caries products, and nutrition.
• Support the doctor during the procedure through charting and instrumentation.
• Make sure the patient’s record is complete and all services for the day’s treatment are recorded.
• Maintain proper sterilization-package instruments in their correct groupings and check bur blocks for completeness and order.
• Put away instruments in rooms and keep bur blocks and other supplies stocked.
• Disinfect operatories between procedures.
• See that lab cases are checked in and are going out in a timely manner.
• Communicate with the lab to resolve any other lab issues.
• Utilize an efficient system to alert the front office that the case has arrived in the office.
• Enter detailed and accurate notes with all the pertinent discussions of treatment recommendations, options, and timeline plans noted in the computer in a joint effort with the doctor and treatment coordinator, when necessary.
• Communicate referral and medical consult information to other offices and patients, and follow-up on progress of referrals/medical consultations.
• Properly dispose of the biohazard bags in box.
• If RDA/EFDA – Perform all the clinical duties that are called for, per your licensure.

Qualifications

• Registered Dental Assistant certification
• Proficiency in chairside assisting and dental terminology
• Experience with 3D scanners and general dentistry procedures
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques and anatomy
• Familiarity with EMR systems, including Dentrix
• Understanding of HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality
• Skills in four-handed dentistry techniques

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Moline, IL 61265 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Moline, IL 61265: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person