Dental Assistant

Coral Bay Smiles; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits based on experience

Job summary

Coral Bay Smiles is seeking a self-sufficient Dental Assistant to join a small family practice. The position is 3 days a week (Mon, Tue, Thu) from 8am-5pm with additional hours 8:30am-6pm on Mon Tue Thu. Must be reliable, punctual, and patient-oriented, and willing to learn the iTero scanner.

Competitive salary and benefits based on experience. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience, strong customer service, and team-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience
• Reliable & responsible
• Patient oriented
• Motivated
• Team player
• Professional appearance

Responsibilities

• Assists doctors in providing treatment and supports the office operations
• Brings patients from check-in to the operating rooms
• Sets up and breaks down rooms prior to treatment
• Prepares patients for procedures
• Assists doctors during procedures
• Records procedural codes in the information system
• Stocking supplies and replenishment of treatment areas
• Takes radiographs (x-rays) as needed
• Uses digital scanners such as iTero
• Cleans, sterilizes and stores instruments
• Maintains equipment and treatment rooms
• Participates in morning huddles and staff meetings
• Performs tasks assigned by dentist or manager
• Assists with telephones, scheduling, check-in and check-out as needed

Skills

Team player

Patient oriented

Reliable

Motivated

Professional appearance

Tools

ITero scanner

Job description

Job Description

Open Dental Assistant position available 3 days a week Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8am-5pm for family dental office.

We are looking for a Dental Assistant that isself sufficient to work in a small setting,reliable, punctual, and a costumer service oriented.Must be able to use or willing to learn how to use the digital iTero scanner. Competitive salary & benefits based on skills and experience.

Office hours include Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 8:30am-6pm.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience


• Reliable & responsible


• Patient oriented


• Motivated


• Team player


• Professional and grooming image

Dental Assistant Duties:

Responsible for assisting doctors in providing treatment. Assists the dentist and supports the office, including and not limited to the organization and maintenance of equipment, instruments, and supplies. Reports to the Office Manager. Duties include:

• Demonstrates superior knowledge of all doctor systems and assisting processes


• Bringing patients from check-in to the operating rooms


• Breaking down and setting up rooms prior to treatment


• Preparing patients for procedures


• Giving doctors assistance during procedures


• Providing assistance to the business staff as needed


• Participation of morning huddles before any work day begins is expected


• Supporting doctors in recording procedural codes in the information system


• Stocking supplies and replenishment of treatment areas


• Taking radiographs (x-rays) as needed and/or prescribed


• Taking intra-oral and extra-oral pictures as needed and/or prescribed


• Using dental technology such as digital scanners (e.g, iTero digital scanner)


• Cleaning, sterilization, and storage of instruments


• Cleaning and maintaining equipment and instruments


• Cleaning and maintaining treatment room and staff lounge areas


• Collection and preparation for disposal of medical waste


• Office participation and professionalism:


• Be kind and courteous to patients, staff, doctors, and others


• Be an active participant in staff meetings


• Perform tasks as assigned by the dentist or manager


• Take initiative to identify and execute ways to continually improve individual and practice performance


• To the extent possible, help others perform their tasks when overloaded or backed up or to otherwise increase the operational and emotional performance of the practice


• Serve as backup to answer telephones, schedule, check-in, and check-out patients

Company Description

Coral Bay Smiles has been providing family, cosmetic, and preventive dentistry for the past 10 years. Our office environment creates a warm atmosphere. We are looking for a positive individual who wants to join a team of like-minded individuals.