Dental Assistant: Patient Care, X-Rays & Team Support

Mosaic Community Health; East Bend (NC); In loco; USD 38.000 - 58.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Mosaic Community Health is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dental team with patient care, room preparation, instrument handling, and x-ray duties. You will assist the Dentist during procedures and help maintain a clean, organized clinical environment.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, with bonus points for Spanish-speaking abilities. High School education or better is expected; CPR or OR Radiology Licenses are a plus.

Competenze

• High School education or better.
• Preferred but not required: CPR certification, OR Radiology License.

Mansioni

• Performs all dental assistant procedures allowable under Oregon State Law.
• Prepares patient, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials, and assists Dentist during dental procedure.
• Assists Dentist with charting and notes in the EMR during patient care.
• Takes dental x-rays as prescribed by Dentist.
• During procedures, passes instruments to Dentists and assists with keeping patients comfortable.
• Builds relationships with patients.
• Assists patient with signing consent and reviewing post-operative instructions.
• Answers patient questions before and after appointments.
• Instructs and educates patients on dental hygiene and proper care of dental restorations.
• Clinic Operations
• Maintains a clean, organized, and professional work environment.
• Maintains the standard use of materials whenever possible at all clinic sites.
• Assists in inventory, storage and ordering supplies. This includes checking for outdated and expired inventory.
• Maintains all hand-pieces and dental equipment on repair or requested services, as needed.
• Responsible for opening and closing the operatory each working day.

Conoscenze

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Spanish speaking

Formazione

High School education or better

Descrizione del lavoro

Mosaic Community Health is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dental team with patient care, room preparation, instrument handling, and x-ray duties. You will assist the Dentist during procedures and help maintain a clean, organized clinical environment.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, with bonus points for Spanish-speaking abilities. High School education or better is expected; CPR or OR Radiology Licenses are a plus.