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University Dental Professionals | Hyde Park | Dental Assistant | Full Time
University Dental Professionals is excited to announce that we are looking for a looking for a part time fulfilled Dental Assistant to join our team in Hyde Park!
Job Duties May Include:
- Greets patients in waiting area and escorts patients to the operatory
- Assists the dentist in the administration of treatment at the chair side as required or directed by the dentist
- Maintain a sterile and neat working environment according to current infection control procedures
- Review the health history, make chart entries under the direction of the dentist and assure completion of forms and signatures
- Assume the responsibility associated with any duties that may be delegated by the dentist
- Familiarize the patient with the aspects of their dental visit and provide support and compassion to that patient when it is needed
- Stock operatories and maintain clinical supply inventory
- Review daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments
- Supervise preventive maintenance of dental equipment
- Take digital radiographs
- Follow practice protocols: quality assurance, biohazards, infection control, referral, emergency medicine, implants, perio program and emergency treatment
Candidate Requirements:
- 2 years of experience preferred
- knowledge of Dentrix and Microsoft
- Multi-task is required
Schedule:
- Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Smile Partners Recruitment is the exclusive recruiting partner for a network of independent neighborhood practices and boutique groups located throughout Michigan, Georgia, Illinois, and Alabama. These affiliated offices are higher-end fee-for-service and/or select PPO-based, doctor led practices, with long standing reoccurring patients and strong reputations.
