Part Time Ortho Dental Assistant

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

401k with bonus plan

Paid benefits such as telemedicine

Job summary

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry is seeking a Part Time Ortho Dental Assistant for their Clayton location. The role includes assisting the dentist in providing dental treatments, scheduling appointments, and maintaining dental instruments and equipment. Candidates should have DAII training or equivalent, 2-5 years of experience, and be CPR certified. Excellent benefits are offered, including a competitive salary and health insurance options. The position requires teamwork, attention to detail, and a flexible attitude.

Qualifications

• Preferred 2-5 years of Dental Assistant experience.
• Ability to present clinical information regarding treatment plans.
• Ability to follow instructions and demonstrate dependability.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist in providing dental treatment.
• Schedule patient appointments to accommodate potential obstacles.
• Prepare and present treatment plans to patients.

Skills

DAII Training or equivalent

CDA certification

Knowledge of Eaglesoft

CPR certified

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Completion of CODA-accredited dental assisting program

Job description

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry is looking for a Part Time Ortho Dental Assistant at our Clayton location.

Responsibilities

• Assists the dentist in providing dental treatment
• Functions as a treatment coordinator and prepares and presents treatment plan to patients
• Schedules patient appointment to accommodate potential obstacles
• Maintains dental instruments, supplies and equipment
• Collects and records patient health histories
• Assists with patient management during dental procedures
• Completes instrument cleaning & sterilization and post‑op sanitization of treatment rooms
• Prepares dental materials and equipment as needed for the scheduled treatment
• Completes dental charting
• Is responsible for inventory supply and other ancillary duties

Qualifications

• DAII Training or equivalent
• Preferred 2-5 years of Dental Assistant experience
• Achieved CDA certification, or completed radiological equivalency exam through NC State Board of Dental Examiners, or completed CODA‑accredited dental assisting program
• CPR certified, or will become CPR certified within 30 days of hire
• Ability to professionally present clinical information regarding treatment plans and insurance information to patients
• Knowledge of Eaglesoft and/or Denticon software a plus
• Regular and timely attendance
• Ability to demonstrate independent thinking and exercise good judgment to formulate, affect, interpret, and/or implement operating practices
• Ability to demonstrate a teamwork approach to job responsibilities
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, dependability and promptness
• Must perform frequent repetitive work with attention to detail
• Must have the ability to be flexible and accept different work assignments within the practice, including traveling to other locations, with a positive approach
• Ability to follow instructions and take responsibility for own actions
• Ability to exercise confidentiality with patients and patient care
• Must listen attentively for clarification to ensure necessary outcomes

Language and Reasoning Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals, and written correspondence
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Benefits

• Excellent compensation, employee perks & benefits (competitive salary, medical, vision, dental, 401k, bonus plan & 100% paid for benefits such as telemedicine, short‑term disability and life insurance)
• Annual Vegas‑themed holiday party