Dental Assistant

Pacific Dental Services; Columbia Heights (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Dental Services is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to enhance patient care by supporting clinicians in delivering the Perfect Patient Experience. This role involves preparing patients for oral examinations as well as assisting dental professionals in treatment.

The ideal candidate possesses a high school diploma or equivalent, relevant training as mandated by the state, and strong communication skills to interact effectively with patients and co-workers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and state-mandated training required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and present information.

Responsibilities

• Support clinicians during patient examinations.
• Prepare patients for oral examinations.
• Assist in treatment procedures for oral care.

Skills

Patient interaction

Decision-making under pressure

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or one-year certificate

Job description

We at Pacific Dental Services® believe in excellence and the power of teamwork. This is why we support dentists, so that they can concentrate on what they do best: taking care of patients. We call our business model PRIVATE PRACTICE +®: we handle the tasks that make dental practices run smoothly and efficiently while our supported dentists concentrate on providing Clinical Excellence. As a company, we believe in giving back, from the local community to around the world. We want everyone to achieve their highest potential, both personally and professionally. Take a look at our career opportunities to see if a career at PDS' National Support Center or a supported office is right for you.

Job Description

The primary role of the Dental Assistant is to support the success of the clinicians through effective delivery of the Perfect Patient Experience. Dental assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties. Dental assistants prepare patients for oral examination and assist other dental professionals in providing treatment to the teeth, mouth, and gums. Dental assistants must work effectively with co-workers including Specialty dental assistants, patients, and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others; keeping commitments; keeping others informed of work progress, timetables and issues; addressing problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions, and addressing others by name, actions, words and deeds.

Qualifications

Experience/Training/Education:

• Equivalent to high school diploma or general education degree (GED), and specified training courses as mandated by state for certification, licensure, or registration.
• Associate degree or one-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:

• As mandated by applicable state (e.g. coronal polish, radiograph exposure, ultrasonic scaling for orthodontic procedures, pit and fissure sealant application, etc).

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Talents:

• Ability to respond to common inquiries from patients, staff, vendors, or other members of the business community.
• Ability to draw valid conclusions, apply sound judgment in making decisions, and to make decisions under pressure.
• Ability to interact with other Clinicians and Owner Doctors effectively.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedure manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively and present information, both verbally and in writing, to patients and co-workers.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, decimals and percentages. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages.
• Ability to maneuver through basic computer software.

Additional Information

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