Dental Assistant II - Dr Lane & Associates - Durham, NC

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Durham, NC

Job Description

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



Key Tasks & Responsibilities:



Daily/Weekly/Monthly Tasks will include, but are not limited to:

Assist the dentist in rendering patient care
Reinforces preventive maintenance instructions to patients
Seats and prepares the patients for treatment
Tending to the patient during dental procedures, while keeping the patient calm and comfortable.
Cleans operatory after treatment procedures along with disinfecting all areas involved in patient care
Readies tray set-ups for procedures & sterilizes instruments
Exposes digital radiographs
Takes preliminary impression for needed procedures
Monitors all lab cases and ensures they are ready for the patient’s appointment
Monitors lab tracking system
Maintain the office dental supply inventory control system, the lab tracking system
Follows OSHA & Company Safety Policies & Procedures
Retrieving 5 Star Google Reviews
Other duties as assigned


Skills and Attributes

Excellent planning and organizational skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Having the expertise to anticipate patient’s and dentist needs
Professional appearance and manner
Computer literacy


Job Specifications:

Dental Assistant Certification is required
State of NC X-Ray Certification
High School Diploma or GED
Ability to lift 15-20 lbs





Job Type: Full-time

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