Our office is expanding and we are looking for another expanded duty dental assistant. The ideal candidate would have 3 or more years of experience and would be comfortable using Dentrix.
Job description below:
We are seeking an EDDA to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience with chair side assisting, radiology, sterilization, universal precaution, customer service, and dental terminology.
Duties:
- Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
- Take and develop dental radiographs (x-rays)
- Ask about the patient's medical history and take blood pressure and pulse
- Serve as an infection control officer, developing infection control protocol and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
- Help patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment
- Provide patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures
- Educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health
-place restorations
-fabricate temporary crowns
- Perform various office tasks as necessary
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Completion of a Dental Assistant program required
- State certification/licensure as required to work as a Dental Assistant
- Experience with patient assessment, dental documentation, HIPPA compliance
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to educate patients on oral hygiene strategies
- Ability to work well in a team environment
Benefits:
We offer competitive pay based on experience along with the following benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
Fridays off and no evening hours. We are a family friendly office with one dentist, two hygienists, two office staff, and two EDDAs. Dentrix experience preferred. EDDAs with experience preferred.
If you meet the above requirements and are interested in this position, please submit your resume for consideration.