Head Dental Assistant

Lane & Associates Family Dentistry; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Lane & Associates Family Dentistry seeks a Head Dental Assistant to provide essential support in patient care and dental procedures. The role involves tasks like patient preparation, instrument sterilization, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. Ideal candidates will display strong communication skills and possess necessary certifications.

Qualifications

• Certification in Dental Assistance required.
• NC X-Ray certification necessary.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist in rendering patient care.
• Maintain inventory control in operatory rooms.
• Prepare and clean dental instruments.

Skills

Planning

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Dental Assistant certificate

NC X-Ray Certification

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Overall Responsibility

Responsible for assisting the dentist in rendering patient care, maintaining inventory control in the operatory rooms, helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, and preparing materials.

Daily/Weekly/Monthly Tasks Include:

• Assist the dentist in rendering patient care.
• Reinforce preventive maintenance instructions to patients.
• Seat and prepare patients for treatment.
• Tend to patients during procedures, keeping them calm and comfortable.
• Clean and disinfect operatory after procedures.
• Prepare tray setups and sterilize instruments.
• Expose digital radiographs.
• Take preliminary impressions for procedures.
• Monitor lab cases and ensure readiness for appointments.
• Maintain the office dental supply and lab tracking systems.
• Follow OSHA and company safety policies.
• Retrieve 5-star Google reviews.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to anticipate patient and dentist needs.
• Professional appearance and manner.
• Computer literacy.

Job Specifications:

• Dental Assistant certificate required.
• NC X-Ray Certification.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift 15-20 lbs.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Medical Practices

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