Princess Dental Staffing
Dental Assistant needed in our dental office
- Permanent Dental Assistant Job
- Phoenix, AZ
Compensation
$17/hourWork Days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, and FriExperience Required
at least 1 yearSoftware Experience
Dentrix and EaglesoftJob Description
Our small, intimate dental office is seeking an exceptional Dental Assistant for an opportunity to join our dedicated team.
Who We Are
We are a boutique General Dentistry office looking for a committed back office team member.
Who We're Looking For
Our ideal candidate has 1-2 years of experience, but we are willing to bend if we find someone with a positive, upbeat attitude!
Responsibilities
· Greet patients, prepare patient for dental examination and assist the dentist during examinations and procedures.
· Clean and polish teeth and clinical crowns; apply fluoride and sealant.
· Sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays and prepare materials
· Take and develop patient x-rays.
· Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
· Assist dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.
· Assess emergency situations; remain familiar with emergency protocols
· Take and record medical and dental histories including vital signs.
· Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
· Keep running inventory of equipment and supplies.
· Ensure that all stocks and supplies are requested in a timely fashion
· Ensure regular reviews of all required stock and maintenance of operating equipment
· Clean and proper maintenance of appliances and equipment.
· Ensure that operating equipment is used properly and not abused.
· Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts.
· Fabricate and place temporary crowns and restorations.
· Educate patients on value and importance of proposed treatment plan
· Schedule patient appointments and record dental procedures performed.
· Pouring and trimming of study models.
· Conducts spore/biological indicator tests.
Posted over 2 years ago