Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant Duties and Responsibilities assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays) asking about the patient's medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse serving as an infection control officer, developing infection control protocol and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling) teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling) taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth) performing office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computer communicating with patients and suppliers (e.g., scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, billing and ordering supplies) helping to provide direct patient care in all dental specialties, including orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics and oral surgery Dental Assistant Requirements and Qualifications Accurate and precise attention to detail Excellent understanding of dental hygiene procedures Compassionate and caring of patients Knowledge of aseptic and sterilization techniques Excellent written and verbal communication skills Able to work in an intense, concentrated environment Calm and cool-headed with a positive attitude Complies with all regulations, protocols, and procedures Dental Assisting certification: Licensed, registered, or certified by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Current certification in CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)

X-Ray Certification:

Meet all local and state requirements to operate radiography equipment High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required Licensed as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) or a Registered Dental Assistant in Extended Functions (RDAEF) Current CPR certification preferred Radiology certification preferred 1-2 years of experience as an RDA Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Proven ability to follow outlined policies and guidelines Possess a professional and positive attitude Knowledge about dental software- Dentrix, Eaglesoft , open dental Dental Charting and Treatment Planning.

Benefit Conditions:

Waiting period may apply

Duties:

Assisting chair-side Taking records, impressions, or x-rays Using computers to update electronic patient records Assisting with lab tasks as needed Assisting with front office tasks as needed

Clinical Setting:

General Dentistry Hours per week: 30-39

Work Remotely No Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$15.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Employee discount Opportunities for advancement Paid time off

Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Oakwood, GA (Required)

Work Location:

In person