What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Asst position at VSM Management LLC?
Coweta Dentistry is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team!
At Coweta Dentistry – we want to be a community that people want to join. We are looking for long-term relationships with our teams, our patients, and our communities.
As a Dental Assistant, you will ensure the Dentists are set up for success prior to interfacing with patients and during patient procedures. The DA clearly communicates to Dentist – the patients’ needs/request and other education, procedures, diagnosis, and treatment related matters prior to treatment. The DA perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties, in addition to performing work chair-side as Dentist examines and treat patients, and works proactively to ensure Dentist clinical/hygiene needs are met. The DA is responsible for making patients comfortable as they are seated in the dental chair, prepares patient for treatment, and obtains the accurate patient dental records. The DA is responsible for handing instruments and materials to Dentist and responsible for keeping the patients' mouths dry and clear by using suction or other devices. The DA is responsible for sterilizing and disinfecting instruments and equipment, preparing trays of instruments for dental procedures, and instructing patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- 1 year experience as a Dental Assistant.
- Certified Dental Assistant.
- Use of dental/medical technology.
- Must be detail oriented and organized
- Must possess excellent customer service skills and work well under pressure
- Strong computer skills including Dentrix
- Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently as well as with a team
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
- Must pass criminal background check
Additional Eligibility Requirements
- Current CPR certification.
We Offer
- Competitive Pay and Bonus Potential
- Medica, Vision and Dental coverage offered
- Accident Coverage & Hospital Indemnity Coverage
- Paid Holidays and Vacation Time
- 401k, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability
- ID theft protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Discounts
