Description:
Our Mitchell office is looking for dedicated candidates to join their team as Dental Assistants! We provide on the job training, so certification is not required to be hired as a DA.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILL SETS

• Exceptional customer/patient service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills
• Basic computer knowledge and experience with dental management software experience. Denticon experience is preferred.
• Ability to work in fast paced, patient-focused environment.
• Detail oriented.
• Able to carry out written and verbal instructions
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Meet state requirements for DA duties, continuing education, or license; Basic Life Support (BLS), cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate, and radiography certificate
• Dental assisting experience is preferred, but not required.
• Experience working within healthcare or related field strongly preferred
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JOB PURPOSE

To assist the dentist effectively and efficiently in providing dental care to patients and to promote Familia Dental’s culture and mission and values.
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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Welcome and escort patient in a professional and friendly manner from reception area to and from the treatment areas.
• Ensure treatment rooms are equipped and stocked with inventory and re-order when necessary.
• Take and record patient’s medical and dental histories and vital signs, blood pressure & pulse.
• Document/chart all dental procedures performed during each patient visit per Dentist’s instructions and legal requirements.
• Take and develop dental diagnostic x-rays.
• Pour and base diagnostic models and fabricate temporary restorations – as allowed by state law.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials and assist Dentist during dental procedures.
• Effectively provide dental education and information to patients to ensure patient awareness of dental health, and oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling).
• Notify Office Manager of equipment trouble or general safety concerns
• Attend and participate in morning huddles, chart reviews and regular office meetings..
• Recognize and be sensitives to patients’ emotions
• Understand and follow company policy and procedures
• Understand and follow state and federal laws related to a dental office
• Other tasks as assigned.
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