Prosthodontics and Surgical Dental Assistant

Job description:

POSITION SUMMARY:The scope of work encompasses a variety of clinical duties which promote effective and efficient operation of the practice and fosters favorable public relations with patients, staff, dentists of the practice and all external customers.

JOB DUTIES:

• Set up rooms for all operative procedures
• Turn over room in efficient manner.
• Seat patients and obtain consents.
• Stock/restock room with instruments prior to each procedure.
• After each patient, sterilize operatory and instrumentation according to OSHA / CDC standards.
• Be aware of schedule changes, and other procedures progress in order to prioritize actions.
• Utilize office equipment by taking and scanning films
• Assist hygienists by charting with accuracy and speed.
• Assist Dentist during dental treatment procedures.
• Perform lab duties such as pouring models and fabricating whitening trays.
• Able to send cases to dental labs, properly enter into software with accurate return date giving enough time for proper turn around.
• Maintain CPR Certificate.
• Perform all other duties as requested by Practice Administrator or Dentist

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma
• Graduate of dental assistant program or on job training
• X-ray certification
• Active CPR Certificate

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1+ Years professional experience
• Surgical experience preferred but not required

SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Organized
• Timely and Accurate
• Attention to detail
• Interpersonal skills
• Customer service skills

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health Insurnace company 
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Dental Plan 
• Vacation 
• Holidays paid 
• Unifrom reimbursement