What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Starplus Dental?
Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Dental Assistant to join our team for 3 days on Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in dental care, excellent communication skills, and a passion for providing exceptional patient care. As a Dental Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our dentists and ensuring the smooth operation of our dental clinic. If you are enthusiastic about delivering high-quality care and are interested in a rewarding career, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Responsibilities:
- Assist dentists with various dental procedures, including general dentistry, implant surgery, root canal treatments and four-handed dentistry
- Monitor patients' vital signs and maintain accurate records
- Operate dental equipment, including 3D scanners
- Implement infection control measures to ensure a clean and safe environment
- Maintain dental clinic supplies and manage inventory
- Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments
- Assist with administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments and managing patient records
- Collaborate with the dental receptionist to coordinate patient flow
- Maintain anatomy knowledge to understand dental procedures and patient needs
- Use Open Dental software to manage patient information
- Provide exceptional patient care and maintain a welcoming atmosphere
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Completion of a dental assisting program or relevant experience
- Certification in dental assisting or willingness to obtain within a specified timeframe
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong anatomy knowledge and understanding of dental procedures
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Open Dental software and other dental software
- Familiarity with 3D scanners and vital signs monitoring
- Ability to maintain infection control standards
- Physical stamina to perform duties in a seated or standing position for extended periods
- Availability to work on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday for 8 hours each day and 24 hours weekly.
Skills:
- Prosthodontics
- Implant surgery
-Endodontics
- General dentistry
- Four-handed dentistry
- Vital signs
- 3D scanner
- Infection control
- Open Dental
- Dental receptionist
- Anatomy knowledge
- Dental clinic
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid sick time
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $28