Expanded Duties Dental Assistant - Price & Associates Family Dentistry - Lafayette, LA

Our established family dental practice is seeking to add a dental assistant to our growing team! We are seeking someone who is competent, driven, and hard working. Applicants should be passionate about dentistry, determined to make a difference, and committed to making our patients feel special. Candidates should be skilled in providing direct and indirect patient care, have attention to detail, and be able to work as a team with other staff to give patients the best experience possible. Some responsibilities for this position will include, but are not limited to, the following: Welcoming patients into the dental office Prepare patients for treatment or exams while ensuring their comfort in the office Taking vitals (BP, Pulse) and reviewing / updating patient's medical history Select and set up instruments, equipment, and materials needed Communicating and building a rapport with patients Sterilizing instruments according to set regulations Assist the dentist with a variety of procedures (4-handed dentistry) Assist the hygienists as needed with seating patients, taking x-rays, intraoral photos, and more Undertake lab tasks as instructed, including taking and pouring up impressions Provide oral hygiene instructions, discuss the importance of dental health in relation to overall health, and provide post-operative care instructions with the help of the dentist and dental hygienist Review treatment plans with patients and help answer their questions about specific treatment options with the help of the dentist and dental hygienist Stocking and cleaning the operatories, sterilization, and common areas Scheduling appointments Maintain accurate patient records, including clinical notes and patient ledgers In-office training will be provided. However, some skills we are looking for are listed below: Excellent communication and people skills required. Knowledge of general dental terminology, including tooth numbers, restorative terminology, etc..., is preferred, not required. Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods is preferred, but not required. Understanding and adherence to health & safety regulations, including OSHA protocols, required. Understanding and adherence to HIPAA regulations required. Organization skills, reliability, and attention to detail are required. High school diploma or equivalent is required. Experience with computers, including dental software, is preferred, but not required. (Our practice uses Dentrix.) Completion of Dental Assistant program at certified school is preferred. Experience as a Dental Assistant is preferred. Expanded Duty Dental Assistant certification is preferred . Job Type: Full-time Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour Expected hours: 34 – 36 per week Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location: In person

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