Dental Assistant - Marco Contreras DDS LLC - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

We are looking for a energetic bi-lingual dental assistant for our elite office who will help create a pleasant and efficient environment for our patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and will perform some light administrative tasks when needed. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. Dental Assistant Duties Checklist: Supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials. Performs procedures in compliance with the Dental Practice Act. Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols. Readies patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient. Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests. Assembles instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area, positioning instruments for dentist’s access, suctioning, and passing instruments. Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient’s mouth. Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies and pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts. Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations and cleaning and polishing removable appliances. Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory. Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions. Documents dental care services by charting in patient records. Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols. Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques. Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, and verifying receipt of supplies. Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Dental Assistant Qualifications / Skills: Dental health maintenance Use of dental technology Infection control Patient services Creating a safe, effective environment Listening Teamwork Bedside manner Health promotion and maintenance Use of medical technologies Performing diagnostic procedures Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements: Expanded Dutties Dental Assistant Certificate 3+ years in a dental office Experience with Eaglesoft Job Type: Part-time Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour Benefits: Employee discount Experience: Dental assisting: 3 years (Preferred) Language: English and Spanish (Preferred) License/Certification: X-Ray/Dental Assistant Certification (Required) Work Location: In person

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