Dental Chairside Assistant

National Dentex, LLC; West Memphis (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

National Dentex is seeking a skilled Chairside Technician to support the West Memphis, AR and Memphis, TN area. This full-time role involves matching patient dentition, performing porcelain repairs, and assisting dentists with complex crown and bridge cases in a busy dental laboratory setting.

Core requirements include a high school diploma, at least 5 years in chairside dental assisting or as a dental technician, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Chairside Dental Assisting or Dental Technician experience - minimum 5 yrs.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Match patient dentition by staining porcelain and porcelain-to-metal restorations.
• Perform minor porcelain repairs and assist with complex crown/bridge cases.
• Advise dentists on prep procedures for all-porcelain restorations and implant cases.
• Maintain lab inventory and help with case follow-up and scheduling.

Skills

Excellent communication

Chairside skills

Diplomacy with dentists and patients

Patience under pressure

Education

High school diploma

5+ years chairside/technician experience

Valid driver's license

Job description

NE AR Chairside Assistant
West Memphis, AR, USA

Join National Dentex - a leading healthcare organization specializing in the dental industry. We offer a full spectrum of specialized products, services, and technologies to address any dental restoration need. Currently, we have several labs throughout the country. Our team is growing, and we are seeking to fill a number of key positions within our organization including this opportunity at NDX Green in Northeast, AR for a Full-Time Chairside Technician covering the West Memphis, AR and Memphis, TN area.

The regular hours for this position are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and subject to change from time to time.

This is a full-time position featuring employee benefits including: health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid holiday, vacation, and sick time; 401K; and tuition reimbursement!

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of the Position:

• Match patient dentition by custom staining porcelain and porcelain-to-metal restorations.
• Perform minor porcelain repairs such as adding contacts, healing fractures, minor recontouring, and reglazing.
• Advise dentists on prepping procedures for all-porcelain restorations, in seating difficult or complex, crown and bridge cases, on planning implant restoration cases, in prepping custom implant posts, in taking implant restoration impressions, in implant bar and framework try-ins, in seating implant restorations and/or assist dentists with precision attachment cases.
• Call on new dentists to acquaint them with laboratory services with a view to establishing new accounts.
• Call on existing accounts to advice of new services, help with problems and maintain friendly relations.
• Requisition needed supplies and keep all necessary equipment maintained and sterilized as needed.
• Follow up on cases in lab as needed to advise or instruct in-house technicians on needed procedures.
• Check appointment book regularly for additions or corrections to chairside schedules and/or special instructions.
• Attend dental shows and seminars as laboratory representatives.
• Maintain inventory of supplies used for chairside services.
• Advise and assist dentists with denture procedures.
• Assist with dental office staff training in the areas of materials use, model pouring, fabricating temporaries, and shade taking.
• Maintain an excellent driving record, observing all rules of the road and proper safety at all times.
• Maintain a neat, clean and professional appearance.
• Perform other duties as required and assigned.

Skills and Abilities Required:

• Personable individual with excellent oral communication skills
• Technical skills to handle all required chairside services
• Tact and diplomacy in dealing with dentists and patients
• Patience in dealing with potentially frustrating situations

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Chairside Dental Assisting or Dental Technician experience - Minimum of 5 yrs. experience required
• Valid driver's license

Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:

• Ceramic Ovens
• Impression Materials
• Hand pieces
• Staining Materials
• Cement/Bonding Materials
• Etching Acid

Physical Requirements (If an essential function of the job):

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and/or reach.
• Exhibit fine motor skills and/or perform repetitive motions.
• Read and interpret prescriptions and other required documentation.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information.
• Vision capabilities: depth perception, attention to detail, and/or color.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or Equivalent or better.

Experience

Required

5 years:

Chairside Dental Assisting or Dental Technician experience - Minimum of 5 yrs. experience required

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Valid Driver License

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