What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Northshore Family Dentistry Inc?
Dental Assistant
Benefits:
- Paid Time Off
- 401K
- Medical Benefits
- Employee Incentive Plan
Summary: Assists the Doctor with dental functions as well as the preparation/clean up of treatment areas by performing the following duties.
Essential Tasks include the following but are not limited to:
- Prepares work areas to include stocking, setting up, breaking down and cleaning/sterilizing as needed, verifying lab cases are checked in and checked out for patients on the schedule, making sure proper tray is set up.
- Seats patients and completes the scheduled treatment, as well as provides oral or written pre-operative and post-operative treatment instructions, updating the Practice Management Software with new findings and next recommended treatment.
- Take necessary X-rays prescribed by the doctor following the Radiographic Imaging Policy (RIP).
- Assists Doctor at chairside with four-handed dentistry, a variety of procedures and maintains Doctor's work schedule and patient flow between operatories, taking impressions per doctor’s recommendation.
- Maintains general dental office equipment including but not limited to the suction system, X-ray processor and all sterilization equipment.
- Follows all company policies and procedures paying special attention to patient care and safety.
Non-Essential Tasks include the following but are not limited to:
- Provides support to office personnel when primary responsibilities are completed such as setting and confirming appointments and/or filling schedule for all providers to meet their daily goals and checking in with the Doctor/Office Manager.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.