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Dental Assistant

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Independence, United States Justin Garner Dentistry LLC Full time $20 - $24
Friendly and relaxed General Practice located in Independence, MO is searching for a talented dental assistant to join our amazing team. We are a privately-owned growing practice and need an ambitious and energetic dental assistant to keep up our momentum.

Our perfect candidate is one who takes pride in their work, needs to be reliable, responsible, knowledgeable, have a friendly disposition, efficient, motivated to succeed and learn, knows how to multi-task and has a passion for growth. Excellent customer service skills required We are looking for a permanent employee to join our family. Serious inquiries only please.

Full time hours (4 full days- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Half day on Friday). Salary negotiable dependent upon experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $20.00 to $24.00 /hour
The ideal assistant is:
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Dedicated to outstanding customer service and being a positive liaison to patients
  • Gentle and skillful in all clinical applications
  • Organized and knowledgeable about all treatments
  • Team Player that is in tune with all aspects clinically and in business
  • Excellent communicator with staff and patients
  • Honest, compassionate and exhibits empathy
  • Helpful with every other area of the office
  • Autonomous/Independent (Required)
  • Cross trained for Front Desk/Insurance (Preferred)
  • Eaglesoft software (Preferred)
  • Expanded functions (Preferred)
  • Nitrous certified (Desired)
  • Bilingual (Desired)

Summary: 
  • Assists Dentist/RDH during examination and treatment of patients
  • Administers and abides by company policies
  • Regulatory State, HIPAA and OSHA compliance
  • Maintains operatories and makes sure dental supplies are stocked for
  • procedures
  • Maintains patient flow and directs the doctor to next operatory of necessity

It is essential to be flexible, friendly and work in a team environment.  In addition, the Dental Assistant must display excellent communication skills and a commitment to patient care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Ensure quality patient service by providing thorough patient care, effective communication, and personal attention in a gentle, caring manner
  • Prepare the treatment rooms, patient records, equipment, and necessary instruments for dental procedures by universal safety precautions and other safety standards
  • Provide chairside assistance to the Dentist including but not limited to general and specialty-related procedures
  • Take quality radiographs, digital records, digital scans, and dental impressions
  • Record accurate and concise patient/treatment information and clinical notes into dental programs as instructed by the Dentist
  • Explain to each patient the purpose and process involved in their dental care and reinforce the treatment plan prescribed by the Dentist
  • Explain consent in detail, answer patient questions, and obtain patient signatures on necessary consents
  • Complete morning huddle forms to prepare for the day
  • Perform various laboratory procedures (pouring study models, fabricating bleaching trays, etc.)
  • Proper sterilization of equipment and maintaining sterilization area
  • Support business goals by utilizing schedules effectively and supporting the practice revenue objectives
  • Effectively communicate and develop a strong working relationship with the
  • Dentist and promote teamwork through cooperative and professional behaviors
  • Follow OSHA, HIPPA, and CDC Guidelines for a clean workplace
  • Maintain dental equipment in proper working order
  • Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
  • Ensure the operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques
  • Responsible for stocking treatment areas
  • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
  • Conduct work in compliance with Federal, State, and other regulations, (i.e. OSHA, HIPAA, ADA, etc.) and clinic policies and practices
  • Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications:  
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  
  • The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

Education:  
  • High School diploma or GED, Radiology, and Coronal Polishing
  • Certificates encouraged. Expanded functions certification is beneficial. Nitrous certification is beneficial.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Effectively manage more than one activity at a time required
  • Team-oriented and able to multi-task at a high pace
  • Provide accurate and precise attention to detail
  • Effectively assist providers
  • Well-organized and reliable
  • Make anterior and posterior temporary crowns with good margins and contacts
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge
  • Exhibit a positive attitude is required
  • Knowledge of Eaglesoft management software or at least taking the initiative to learn the system
  • Keep up specified training courses as mandated by State for certification, licensure, or registration requirements.

Physical Demands:  
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. 
  • The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. 
  • The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. 
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 
  • Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.