Dental Assistant
Company: ELITE DENTAL PARTNERS L
Location: Terre Haute
Posted on: July 29, 2022
Job Description:
Part Time Dental Assistant M/T/WWe support and inspire people
and communities to smile while living their best life.Would you
like to work in a positive, fast-paced environment where you can
feel proud of the contributions you make and recognized for your
hard work? Here at Elite Dental Partners, we focus on our entire
team and their efforts while keeping things fun, challenging,
friendly and rewarding. You can expect great wages, continuing
education opportunities, full benefits that include PTO starting on
your first day and growth opportunities. Elite Dental Partners is
growing so take advantage of the new opportunities and join our
team today! ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment
procedures
- Capturing quality dental radiographs (x-rays)
- Ensuring patients feel comfortable before, during and after
dental treatment OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Carryout infection control protocol- preparing and sterilizing
instruments and equipment
- Providing patients with instructions for oral care following
surgery or other dental treatment procedures, as directed by
Doctor
- With the direction of the Dentist, educations patients on
appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g.,
tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
- Taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts
- Enthusiastic communication with patients and suppliers (e.g.,
scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, billing and
ordering supplies as directed by Office Manager) REQUIRED EDUCATION
AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Dental Assistant Certificate where state regulations
specify
- X-Ray Certification where state regulations specify
- Prior Experience with a dental management software - Dentrix
preferred QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Proven dedication to provide high quality, comprehensive
chair-side care
- Ability to comply with safety procedures, rules, and
regulations in order to maintain a clean and safe working
environment
- Strong working knowledge of dental terminology, equipment, and
practices PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- General Office Activities as Required
- Good manual dexterity
- Bend or twist their body.
- Sit/Stand for long periods of time The above statements are
intended to provide a general overview and level of work being
performed by most people assigned to this job. They are not
intended to be a list of all responsibilities, duties and
requirements. Additional duties can be assigned as determined.
Elite Dental Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support
a diverse workforce. PI186333206
Keywords: ELITE DENTAL PARTNERS L, Terre Haute , Dental Assistant, Healthcare , Terre Haute, Indiana
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