What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Smith Dental Care?
Smith Dental Care is seeking a responsible and experienced Dental Assistant to join our Anderson location.
Duties will mostly consist of preparing the patient for the dental examination, assisting the dentist during dental procedures, and doing front-office work. Front-office job duties might include helping patients schedule appointments and working with equipment suppliers to handle deliveries. Duties:
· Sterilizing dental instruments and equipment for each patient
· Organizing and laying out instruments for the dentist's use
· Handing instruments and other materials to the dentist during procedures
· Taking x-rays of patients' teeth
· Taking impressions of patients' teeth for casts
· Using suction and swabs to keep patients' mouths clear and dry during procedures
· Applying a topical anesthetic to patients' mouths
· Make temporary crowns
· Obtaining patients' dental records
· Questioning patients about their medical history and recording information for the dentist's reference
· Advising patients on dental care
· Making patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
· Scheduling appointments, maintaining records, sending bills, answering phones, ordering supplies and other office tasks
Qualifications
· Must have experience working as a Dental Assistant, prefer 5 years
· X-ray license for the state of South Carolina required
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
Work Location: In person
