Dental Assistant: Patient-First Chairside Expert

Dental Excellence Group; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Dental Excellence Group in Northwest Ohio is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to provide exceptional patient care, facilitate patient understanding of proposed treatments, and deliver seamless chairside support to the dentist.

You will educate patients on procedures and aftercare, maintain strict infection control, prepare treatment rooms and instruments, and help optimize clinical workflows to boost office efficiency and patient comfort.

Qualifications

• Provide exceptional patient care and chairside assistance.
• Educate patients on proposed treatments and aftercare.
• Maintain infection control and instrument sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Patient Comfort: Welcome and seat patients while ensuring a comfortable, positive clinical experience.
• Intake & Vitals: Update comprehensive health histories and accurately capture patient vital signs.
• Treatment Education: Educate patients on dental procedures, post-op care, and oral health.
• Procedure Prep: Fully prepare treatment rooms and clinical trays before the dentist enters.
• Chairside Assisting: Provide dynamic four-handed dentistry for a wide variety of dental procedures.
• Diagnostics & Labs: Take high-quality digital X-rays, capture impressions, and perform lab work.
• Expanded Functions: Perform allowed independent tasks (e.g., seating crowns, adjusting dentures, applying fluoride).
• Sanitation: Sterilize clinical instruments and strictly adhere to infection control protocols.
• Inventory Control: Monitor inventory levels, order clinical supplies, and stock treatment rooms.
• Maintenance: Perform routine preventative maintenance and upkeep on all dental equipment.

Skills

Patient Centricity

Clinical Excellence

Operational Efficiency

Team Synergy

Adaptability

Professional Drive

Job description

Dental Excellence Group in Northwest Ohio is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to provide exceptional patient care, facilitate patient understanding of proposed treatments, and deliver seamless chairside support to the dentist.

You will educate patients on procedures and aftercare, maintain strict infection control, prepare treatment rooms and instruments, and help optimize clinical workflows to boost office efficiency and patient comfort.