What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at SURF DENTAL?
Company Overview
DR CHETHNA GOTTIPALLI is a dedicated dental practice focused on providing exceptional patient care and comprehensive dental services. Our mission is to create a welcoming environment where patients receive the highest quality of dental treatment.
Summary
We are seeking a skilled Dental Assistant to join our team at DR CHETHNA GOTTIPALLI. In this role, you will be instrumental in supporting our dental procedures and ensuring a smooth workflow in our practice. Your contributions will help us maintain our commitment to excellent patient care.
Responsibilities
- Assist the dentist during various procedures, ensuring all instruments and materials are prepared and ready for use.
- Manage patient records and maintain accurate documentation of treatments and procedures.
- Provide excellent patient care by preparing patients for examinations and assisting with their comfort during visits.
- Utilize dental software systems such as Dentrix for scheduling and record-keeping.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Monitor vital signs when necessary and assist in managing patient anxiety during visits.
- Maintain a clean and organized clinical environment, adhering to health and safety regulations.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Dental Assistant or similar role in a dental clinic setting.
- Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, and four-handed dentistry techniques.
- Familiarity with dental software such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix is preferred but not required.
- Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with patients and team members.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining attention to detail.
- Basic understanding of medical terminology is beneficial.
- Certification in X-Ray, CPR or First Aid is a plus.
- X-Ray license is required.
If you are passionate about providing top-notch dental care and want to be part of a dynamic team, we invite you to apply today at DR CHETHNA GOTTIPALLI!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 36 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $23