***$1,000.00 Sign-On Bonus***
Position Summary
Perform basic supportive dental procedures under the supervision of a dentist; must be available to work Saturdays.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities
General Supervision:
- Perform all duties assigned to dental assistants, under the supervision of a licensed dentist.
- Operate dental radiography equipment for oral radiography and have a radiographic safety certificate.
- Perform intraoral and extraoral photography.
- Mouth-mirror inspection of the oral cavity, to include charting of obvious lesions, existing restorations and missing teeth.
- Placement and removal of temporary sedative dressings
Direct supervision
- Obtain endodontic cultures
- Application of pits and fissure sealants (Certification required)
- Dry canals, previously opened by the supervising dentist, with absorbent points.
- Test pulp vitality
- Placing of bases and liners on sound dentin
- Removal of cement excess from supragingival surfaces of teeth
- Sizing of stainless steel crowns, temporary crowns, and bands
- Coronal Polishing (Board approved course required)
- May perform this function prior to rubber dam application; placement of bands, crowns and restorations; fluoride application, acid etch procedures; or after removal of dressings Apply non-aerosol and noncaustic topical agents.
- Apply topical fluoride.
- Take intraoral impressions for all non-prosthodontic appliances.
- Place and remove rubber dams or other isolation devices.
- Place, wedge, and remove matrices for restorative procedures.
- Remove post-extraction dressings after inspection of the surgical site by the supervising licensed dentist.
- Cure restorative or orthodontic materials in operative site with a light-curing device.
Patient Care
- Manage patient flow to maximize patient access and service by ensuring dental exam rooms are adequately stocked and are ready for patients.
- Prepare patients for dental examination by taking and recording vital signs and medical/dental histories.
- Help patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
- Effectively communicate request from patients to dentist or dental care team members.
- Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures such as taking dental x-rays.
- Clean, sterilize, and maintain an adequate supply of functioning instruments and equipment.
- Prepare instruments, materials and medication for use in dental procedures.
- Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
- Provide patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures.
- Record treatment information in patient records using Electronic Dental Records system.
Other Duties
- Stock, clean and prepare operatories
- Seat patients and have proper set-up procedures before doctor enters
- Update health history if needed
- Assist the doctor at the chair
- Chart patients services
- Dismiss patients and complete their charts
- Prepare operatories for next patient
- Pour and trim study models
- Oil hand pieces, sterilize instruments
- Keep supplies stocked
- Change plaster trap monthly
- Clean impression trays daily
- Clean operatories
- Direct Doctor to the next patient
- Other duties as assigned
Commitment to Quality
- Demonstrate a commitment to excellent patient experience and quality outcomes in equal measure.
- Communicate and work effectively with providers and other members of the dental care team to best serve patients. Contribute to a welcoming clinical space and healthy work environment through proactive relationship building, direct communication and sound judgment.
- Engaged participation in huddles, staff meetings, team building activities and assigned development opportunities. Continue your professional development through participation in educational opportunities
- Adherence to all Dientes’ ethical and professional standards, including Dientes policies and procedures.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.50 - $32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Registered Dental Assistant License (Required)
Work Location: In person