Chair-side Dental Assistant

Enhance Dental; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Enhance Dental seeks a Chairside Dental Assistant to support daily clinic operations and ensure a positive patient and staff experience. The role requires professionalism, dependability, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Key duties include chairside assistance, sterilization, radiography, lab work, record-keeping, and inventory management. Applicants should have a high school diploma, an active dental assistant license/CPR, and state-specific radiography

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current dental assistant license, CPR certification, and radiography/X-ray certification if required by state.
• Expanded functions in dentistry preferred per state regulations.
• Previous experience as a Dental Assistant is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sit chairside to relax the patient and hand the dentist proper equipment during appointments.
• Sterilize instruments, prepare dental materials and cements, process and mount radiographs and pour and trim cast molds.
• Take and develop dental radiographs (x-rays) as certified.
• Maintain infection control to prevent the spread of disease and ensure a clean work environment.
• Assist in updating and maintaining patient records and charts.
• Order, stock, and manage dental supplies and lab cases.
• Support dentists and staff and follow OSHA and HIPAA guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dentist or Lead Dental Assistant.

Skills

Professionalism

Dependability

Team player

Patient communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

X-ray equipment

Laboratory materials handling

PC computer skills

Job description

Job Purpose

The Chairside Dental Assistant supports the team by contributing to the day to day operations of the clinic and ensuring a positive experience for patients and staff. This role requires professionalism, dependability and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Sit chairside to relax the patient and hand the dentist proper equipment during appointments
• Sterilize instruments, prepare dental materials and cements, process and mount radiographs and pour and trim cast molds
• Responsible for any duties delegated by the Dentist and/or Lead Dental Assistant. This includes any duty for which the dental assistant has received adequate office-based training by the Dentist and/or Lead Dental Assistant to ensure that the dental assistant is properly aware of all requirements and responsibilities of each duty to be performed including taking X-rays once certified
• Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)
• Preventing the spread of infection and disease by maintaining a surgically clean work environment
• Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
• Providing patients with instructions for oral care following treatment
• Teaching patient’s 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)
• Create, send and track lab cases
• Monitor, order and maintain budget for dental supplies
• Performing office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computer
• Assisting in updating and maintaining client dental records / charts
• Maintaining equipment and coordinating any necessary repairs
• Asking about the patient's medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse as needed
• Providing support to dentists and other staff as needed
• Maintaining OSHA and HIPAA compliance
• Displays the Enhance core values of Continuous Improvement, Selfless Team-First Attitude, Embrace Change, Conquer the Mountain Mentality and Take Initiative
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Licenses/Certifications: Current dental assistant license, registration, or permit as required by applicable state regulations. Current CPR certification required. Radiography/X-ray certification required if applicable to job duties and state regulations.

Expanded Functions Preferred: Radiation, Coronal Polishing / Topical Fluoride, Sealants, Nitrous Oxide, Parenteral / Pediatric Anesthesia, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery. Must meet all state-specific requirements necessary.

Experience: Previous experience as a Dental Assistant preferred.

Working Conditions

Dental practices run at a fast pace and dental assistants will be required to keep up with the flow of doctors and patients.

Physical Requirements

Dental Assistants will be required to:

• Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Repeat the same movements.
• Bend or twist their body.
• Sit for long periods of time.
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds