Dental Assistant
7 months ago
Dental Assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties. The primary role of the Dental Assistant (DA) is to assist the dentist in gaining the patient’s commitment to the best possible treatment, with urgency. Key duties associated with assisting the dentist in starting treatment include: taking good quality X-ray (2D and 3D x-ray), learning patient’s expectations while educating them with intra-oral pictures, using effective and anticipatory chair-side skills, and effectively supporting the dentist’s diagnosis after the examination when the patient asks questions. The DA should abide by procedures needed for compliance with state and federal safety regulation, infection control, and permitted duties.
Responsibilities
- The primary role of DAs is to assist the dentist as necessary to gain the patient’s commitment for the best possible treatment with urgency
- Actively participate in the Perfect Patient Experience by striving to keep your patients focused on optimal treatment while attending to their individual needs and concerns
- Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment where your patients feel comfortable; prepare patients for treatment, and assist the doctors - thereby enabling them to provide efficient, quality dental treatment
- At the direction of the dentist, complete x-rays and intra-oral pictures of patients as appropriate
- At the direction of the dentist, instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
- Sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, and operatories in accordance with the American Dental Association guidelines
- Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g., OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, HR policies and practices)
Qualifications
- Equivalent to high school diploma or general education degree (GED), and DA training courses. Specialized training courses and DA licenses are preferred but not required.
- Associate degree or one-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
Benefits
- Medical insurance for full time staff.
- Paid sick leave.
SOMA Endodontics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.
About SOMA Endodontics:
Soma Endodontics offers a full range of endodontic dental treatments at our office to help you achieve your perfect and pain-free smile. We utilize the latest in dental technology and techniques in order to offer you the best diagnosis and treatment outcomes.
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