Dental Assistant - Cynthia A. Leigh DDS PLLC - Denver, NC

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Denver, NC

Job Description

Qualifications
High School diploma or GED certificate
Successful completion of a dental assistant program
NC Dental x-ray certification
Current CPR Certification
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, education, racial, ethnic and professional backgrounds
Excellent communication and people skills
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Strong knowledge of dental software
Exceptional customer service skills
Professional appearance and attitude
Responsibilities
To assist with quality dental care and associated services to patients under the general supervision of a dentist using established dental assisting procedures while collaborating in a team environment in a variety of patient care and clinical duties
Must be well - organized with great attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions
Reviews the schedule frequently to maximize time management
Welcomes the patient and parent back by introducing them to clinic area
Assists the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
Reviews treatment needed and answers any questions prior to starting procedures
Completes all treatment consents including re-care and op sheets
Plans for next visit prior to walk out
Reviews charts daily to check x-rays, clinical notes and frequency limitations for patients
Maintains adequate supplies and compiles a list for LDA for inventory control and ordering purposes
Educates patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health
Monitoring nitrous oxide
Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations according to OSHA standards
Maintain care of units (flush lines, fill H2O bottles, place tablet in H2O, change traps)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 36 per week
Schedule:

No weekends

Work Location: In person

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