Dental Assistant at Wisdom Teeth OKC

Specialty Dental Brands; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental practice in Oklahoma City is seeking a Dental Assistant to join their team. This role involves preparing patients for procedures, assisting dentists, and maintaining dental equipment. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing exceptional patient care. A $500 sign-on bonus is offered to attract qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of dental assisting experience preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Self-motivated and organized with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Preparing patients for dental work and assisting with procedures.
• Recording treatment information and managing dental emergencies.
• Ordering dental supplies and maintaining equipment inventory.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Organization

Dental Terminology

Job description

Description

$500 SIGN ON BONUS

• Preparing patients for dental work.
• Helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures.
• Assisting dentists in managing medical and dental emergencies when necessary.
• Assisting Dentist with procedures when necessary.
• Providing great patient care.
• Recording treatment information in patient records.
• Exposing dental x-rays from dental diagnostics and caring for dental x-ray equipment.
• Giving patients information on dental hygiene, oral health care, and plaque control programs.
• Collecting and recording medical and dental histories and patient vital signs.
• Providing postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist.
• Caring for dental equipment.
• Forming preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
• Ordering dental supplies and maintaining dental equipment inventory.
• Fabricating temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• At least 1 year of dental assisting experience is preferred
• Bilingual preferred
• be self-motivated, organized, and have a positive attitude
• possess great understanding of dental terminology
• have excellent communication and written skills
• have excellent public relations skills
• work well with patients and team
• be experienced in delivering high-level customer service
• Committed to the position arriving on time daily and staying late as needed.