Dental Assistant

Dental Care Alliance; Town of Granger (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a motivated Dental Assistant to join their clinical team in Granger. This role offers the chance to provide exceptional patient care while working in a collaborative environment. The position involves a variety of clinical responsibilities, including preparing treatment rooms, assisting with dental procedures, and educating patients on oral hygiene. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to develop your skills in a dynamic dental practice, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join a team that values growth and excellence in patient service.

Qualifications

• X-ray license and experience as a Dental Assistant required.
• Strong communication and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and assist in patient care.
• Maintain infection control and document dental services.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and postoperative care.

Skills

Exceptional customer service

Communication skills

CPR certification

Education

X-ray license

Dental Assistant training

Job description

Overview

The Dental Center of Granger in Granger, Indiana, is seeking a motivated Dental Assistant to join our clinical team. In this role, you will provide exceptional patient care and ensure high levels of satisfaction while working in a collaborative, team-based environment. The position involves a variety of clinical responsibilities that range in complexity and skill, offering plenty of opportunities to learn and grow. Exceptional customer service and communication skills are essential for success in this role. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to develop your skills in a dynamic dental practice, we encourage you to apply today.

Responsibilities

• Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.
• Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
• Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.
• Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
• Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies, pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
• Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances.
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.
• Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
• Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• X-ray license
• Experience working as a Dental Assistant, or training from a formal Dental Assistant program