Dental Assistant

5 days ago

Lakewood, United States Amergis Full time

$26-28/hr and $1,000 sign-on bonus

The Dental Assistant provides support to the dentist duringpatient care and completes the preparation of the room and dentaltools/equipment. The Dental Assistant complete intake paperwork, update patientrecords, sterilize and organize dental tools, and assist during any dentalprocedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Prepares patient, sterilizes and disinfects instruments,sets up instrument trays, prepares materials, and assists dentist during dentalprocedures
  • Takes and records medical and dental histories
  • Exposes dental diagnostic x-rays
  • Makes preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusalregistrations for mounting study casts
  • Assists dentist in management of medical and dentalemergencies
  • Instructs patients in oral hygiene and plaque controlprograms
  • Provides postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist
  • Records treatment information in patient records
  • Schedules appointments, prepare bills, and receives paymentfor dental services, completes insurance forms, and maintains clerical recordsmanually or using the computer
  • Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
  • High School diploma or its equivalent
  • Current License/Certificate within state of practice
  • One year experience as Dental Assistant preferred
  • Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
  • Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicable
  • Current CPR if applicable
  • TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
  • Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
  • Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
  • Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site
  • Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements
  • Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and fromappropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required
  • Computer proficiency required
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
  • Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Awards and recognition programs


*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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