Dental Assistant

4 weeks ago


St Louis, Missouri, United States Affinia Healthcare Inc Full time

Job Summary:

A Dental Assistant - Patient Care Specialist is needed to provide technical support to our dental team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of dental procedures and terminology, as well as excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare patient, sterilize, disinfect, and log instruments.
  • Set up instrument trays, prepare dental materials.
  • Assist in the dental treatment of patients, including seating patients, providing dentist with instruments and equipment, charting examinations and treatment results on patient record.
  • Assist dentist during dental procedures, prepare patient, obtain health history, vitals, and consent forms.
  • Handle impressions and model pour-ups.
  • Expose radiographs and develop.
  • Monitor and record nitrous oxide treatment.
  • Observe patient during procedures and alert dentist to sudden changes in patient's condition; administer emergency procedure as required.
  • Give post-op instructions.
  • Record treatment information and scan documents in patient records.
  • Perform routine treatment procedures, such as cleanings, polishing, fluoride varnish, and fluoride.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Minimum High School graduate or equivalent.
  • Graduate from a dental assistant school required.
  • Requires two (2) years of experience as a dental assistant.
  • Good oral and written communication skills, including telephone skills.
  • Capable of performing in an environment with numerous interruptions.
  • Ability to operate a computer.
  • Knowledge and understanding of dental procedures, terminology, and techniques.
  • CPR; Nitrous Oxide Certified.

Working Conditions:

Affinia Healthcare is a Covid-19 Vaccine Mandated Employer. All employees of Affinia Healthcare are required to be vaccinated for Covid-19.

Smoking is prohibited in the work environment.

All applicants must provide contact information for three references.

Affinia Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and provides services on a non-discriminatory basis.


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