What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Lea County Dental?
About us
Lea County Dental is a small business in HEALTH_CARE_Dental. We are professional, agile and our goal is to Provide exceptional services for our patients..
Our work environment includes:
- Friendly and safe environment.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, friendly, and reliable EXPERIENCED (preferred)Dental assistant to join our team.
If you are committed to providing an amazing experience for patients and parents, send us your resume ASAP
Bilingual - English/Spanish with good communication skills.
· Minimum 1 year of dental assisting/receptionist experience preferred but not required.
Responsibilities:
- Communicate effectively with all patients needs and concerns.
- Sets up the treatment/clinical area for patients. organizes plus prepares trays sets up for dental procedures & maintains adequate supply levels in each operatory. preps patients as well as assists with dental procedures. prepares and mixes materials. obtains vital signs and monitors patients for complications. cleans up following procedure disposes of all waste in an appropriate fashion disinfects area after each patient, sets up for next patient in accordance with established procedures
- Preparing patients for dental procedures by making them comfortable and providing any instructions.
- Ensure all osha, dental board plus related policies procedures are properly followed.
- Arranged sterile trays for the doctor and also Sterilize instruments
- Must be Flexibility willing to help in both the front or back office, depending on the needs of the team and patients
- Maintain a high level of customer service and Patient care at all times
- Schedule patient appointments accordingly.
- Answer phones and confirm appointments, Greet and check-in patients When needed by your team.
- Maintain detailed patient records in a fast-paced environment
- Assist with presenting and/or explaining treatment plans
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Lovington, NM 88260: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person