What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Mark A Fitzgerald DMD PC?
Dental Assistant
Allatoona Family Dental
Want to join a fun dental office who always puts patient first? Then come and work for Allatoona Family Dental! We are seeking expanded functions dental assistant, for our fast paced office. We offer great pay and monthly bonus opportunities.
Work Location: Cartersville, Georgia
Work Schedule: Full-Time
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur: 8 am- 5pm
- Friday: 8 am- 1 pm
Compensation:
- $22-24/hour, dependant upon experience
- Annual performance bonus opportunities
Benefits:
- Medical/Vision
- Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
- PTO & Sick-Time
- 401K w/Match
- Supplemental Benefits
Responsibilities:
- Prepares work areas to include stocking, setting up, breaking down and cleaning/sterilizing as needed
- Verifies lab cases are checked in and checked out for patients on the schedule
- Seats patients and completes the scheduled treatment
- Provides oral or written pre-operative and post-operative treatment instructions
- Take necessary X-rays prescribed by the doctor following the Radiographic Imaging Policy (RIP)
- Assists Doctor at chairside with four-handed dentistry
- Maintains Doctor's work schedule and patient flow between operatories, taking impressions per doctor’s recommendation
- Maintains general dental office equipment including but not limited to the suction system, X-ray processor and all sterilization equipment
- Perform expanded functions as necessary
- Follows all company policies and procedures paying special attention to patient care and safety
Qualifications:
- Must have expanded duty certification
- 2 years minimum of general dentistry experience
- Familiarity with all dental materials
- X-ray certified
- Competent with digital radiographic techniques
- Experience in Dentrix software (preferred)
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, risk of radiation and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions and risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and smell.
Salary : $22 - $24