Dental Assistant - Dental Care of Oberlin - Elite Dental Partners - Broadview Hts, OH

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Broadview Hts, OH

Job Description

We assist dental practices that are facing non-clinical challenges by providing them with industry proven non-clinical business support services.
We are looking for professional staff that are able to join a collaborative and motivated team that provides non-clinical support functions to an affiliated network of dentists. These professionals have critical roles in assisting with non-clinical services across a broad network of affiliated dental practices.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
Capturing quality dental radiographs (x-rays)
patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
M-TH schedule


OTHER RESPONSIBILTIES:

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 chairside 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/Affirmative Action Employer. We support a diverse workforce.

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