Dental Assistant Position Available In Hillsborough, New Hampshire

Dental Assistant Benecchi Dental Associates Pelham, NH Job Details Full-time $25 – $28 an hour 7 hours ago Benefits Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Qualifications CPR Certification High school diploma or GED X-Ray Certification Patient care Communication skills Certified Dental Assistant Entry level Full Job Description 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 full-time, on-site position (Monday-Friday).

Patient Management:

• Greet patients when they sign in and monitor arrival time
• 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
• Notify Front Desk Member if a patient should be called in the evening after a difficult appointment 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
• Maintain dental office emergency kits and nitrous and oxygen tanks
• 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
• Accurately file patient information
• Arrange patient charts and radiographs for next day’s appointments
• Track cases and referrals to and from other doctors
• Assist in the administration of the recall system Inventory Management
• Monitor inventory and order dental office supplies as needed
• Ensure that treatment rooms are stocked at all times Office Participation
• Help in other areas of the office when necessary (ie. Answering phones, unpacking supplies, completing insurance forms, moving former patient records, etc.)
• Be an active participant in team meetings
• Promote team concept by interacting with others in the office What we need from you: Certification in an accredited dental assisting program within 6 months of hire date Dental x-ray certification within 6 months of hire date 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:

Full-time Pay:

$25.00 – $28.00 per hour Expected hours: 30 – 35 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Paid time off

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person