Chairside Dental Assistant

Enhance Dental; Yukon (OK); In loco; USD 38.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

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Enhance Dental is seeking a dedicated Chairside Dental Assistant to support the dental team and ensure a positive patient experience. This role involves chairside patient care, instrument sterilization, radiography, chart updates and lab coordination, while maintaining OSHA and HIPAA compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, active dental assistant credentials, CPR certification, and state-specific radiography or expanded-function qualifications as required.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current dental assistant license/registration/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.
• Previous experience as a Dental Assistant preferred.

Mansioni

• 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 responsibility for any duties delegated by the Dentist or Lead Dental Assistant, including taking X‑rays once certified.
• Develop dental radiographs (x-rays).
• Prevent the spread of infection and disease by maintaining a surgically clean work environment.
• Help patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment.
• Provide patients with instructions for oral care following treatment.
• Teach patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health, such as tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling.
• Take impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts (models of teeth).
• Create, send and track lab cases.
• Monitor, order and maintain budget for dental supplies.
• Perform office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computer.
• Assist in updating and maintaining client dental records or charts.
• Maintain equipment and coordinate any necessary repairs.
• Ask about the patient’s medical history and take blood pressure and pulse as needed.
• Provide support to dentists and other staff as needed.
• Maintain OSHA and HIPAA compliance.

Conoscenze

Patient care

Sterilization

HIPAA compliance

Office administration

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Current dental assistant license/registration/permit

Current CPR certification

Radiography/X-ray certification

Expanded Functions: Radiation/Coronal Polishing/Topical Fluoride/Sealants/Nitrous Oxide/Parenteral/Pediatric Anesthesia

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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
• Take responsibility for any duties delegated by the Dentist or Lead Dental Assistant, including taking X‑rays once certified
• Develop dental radiographs (x‑rays)
• Prevent the spread of infection and disease by maintaining a surgically clean work environment
• Help patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
• Provide patients with instructions for oral care following treatment
• Teach patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health, such as tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling
• Take impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts (models of teeth)
• Create, send and track lab cases
• Monitor, order and maintain budget for dental supplies
• Perform office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computer
• Assist in updating and maintaining client dental records or charts
• Maintain equipment and coordinate any necessary repairs
• Ask about the patient’s medical history and take blood pressure and pulse as needed
• Provide support to dentists and other staff as needed
• Maintain OSHA and HIPAA compliance
• Display 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

• 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

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