Dental Assistant Position Available In Suffolk, Massachusetts

Dental Assistant Benecchi Dental Group 140 School Street, Revere, MA 02151 We are a busy family dental office and looking to expand our dental assistant team! As part of our team, you will be responsible for assisting the dentist in the clinical treatment of patients. The role requires multi-tasking, ability to promptly and accurately complete tasks, a willingness to learn and above all else, having a great attitude! This is a part-time, on-site position (No weekends)

Patient Management:

• Greet patients when they arrive to operatory
• Set up treatment rooms for procedures
• Escort and seat patients to treatment rooms
• Show care and concern, and help patients feel comfortable
• Obtain and review health histories according to office protocol
• Ensure patients are always attended
• Anticipate and assist dentist’s needs
• Perform expanded functions and other tasks as assigned by the dentist
• Mix dental materials
• Ensure patients’ questions are answered thoroughly before they leave
• Chart patients and record date, service rendered and any charges
• Escort patients from the treatment room
• Ensure proper treatment notes are recorded in patient’s chart
• Perform clinical procedures as practice act allows and as directed by dentist
• Give patient instruction and demonstrate when necessary
• Monitor patient flow Treatment Room Management and Sterilization
• Keep dental units ready, stocked and clean
• Oversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization procedures
• Disinfect treatment rooms and sterilize all instruments and handpieces according to OSHA regulations
• Keep trays, instruments and treatment room drawers organized
• Ensure that office sterilization procedures document is on display
• Promptly send out and monitor all dental laboratory cases
• Implement the preventative maintenance/cleaning schedule for dental equipment
• Follow laboratory procedures according to office protocol Records Management
• Securely store and handle patient records in compliance with state and federal requirements, including the HIPAA privacy and security regulations
• Track cases and referrals to and from other doctors Inventory Management
• Monitor inventory and help order dental supplies as needed
• Ensure that treatment rooms are stocked at all times What we need from you: Certification in an accredited dental assisting program Dental x-ray certification High school diploma or equivalent Experience using computers for a variety of tasks Good written and verbal communication skills Professional appearance and attitude Ability to provide great patient care

CPR Certified Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Paid time off

Annual Reviews Start Date:

ASAP Office Website:

www.benecchidental.com

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Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$22.00 – $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Work Location:

In person