What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Blue Ridge Orthodontics?
About the Practice
At Blue Ridge Orthodontics in Asheville, our focus is changing our patients’ smile to the healthy, straight, beautiful one that they’ve always wanted. And we understand that choosing orthodontic care is a big decision. We offer our patients the highest standard of care by ensuring equipment is the most up-to-date available. our staff and doctors regularly attend continuing education classes and seminars on clinical orthodontic care, practice management and customer service.
Job Description
As a dental assistant, you play an important role in our office and perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures. May perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes.
Qualifications
- Dental assistant certification where required.
- X-ray certification.
- Nitrous oxide certification preferred.
- Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, BLS and infection control training as required by law.
- Experience with relevant dental software.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Benefits Offered
In return for providing an excellent patient experience, we offer a great benefits package to include health and dental benefits, 401(k), holiday pay and paid time off.
Requisition Number
2024-12598