Job Description Position Title: Pediatric Dental AssistantPurpose: The Dental Assistant assists the Dentist(s) in patient clinical procedures and provides treatment, assistance and comfort to patients.
The Dental Assistant performs operational and clerical functions relating to the office and patient visits.Essential Functions:Provides outstanding customer service with patient as #1 priority; partnering with team members, timely and successfully resolves patient concerns and questionsFully assists Dentist in the process of treating patients through chairside assisting as neededTakes and develops dental radiographsRecords patient's medical history; takes blood pressure and pulseServes as an infection control officer, develops infection control protocol and prepares and sterilize instruments and equipmentHelps patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatmentProvides patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as placement of a restorationTeaches patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to improve or maintain oral health including but not limited to tooth brushing, flossing, nutritional counselingTakes impressions of patients' teeth for study casts; models of teethOperatory set up and break downSterilizes instrumentsEffectively understands and utilizes company dental software, HRIS,
applicable Microsoft Suite applications and other internet vehicles as necessaryUnderstands company's timekeeping system and enters hours worked and PTO appropriately and timely; gains pre-approval from Office Manager for overtime; notifies Office Manager immediately of discrepancy in hours paid through payrollMaintains facilities and equipment in accordance with hygiene and safety regulations including OSHA; follows required OSHA and Workers' Compensation safety procedures and processes as necessaryCompletes continuing education as required by office and by law for certifications including but not limited to Dental Assisting, X-ray, and Nitrous; monitors so that certifications do not expireTravels as necessary for business related functions and trainingNonessential Functions:Orders supplies as necessary following office procedures and budgetPerforms additional tasks as necessary or assigned to achieve office/company goalsDisclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed for this position.
This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.
The company reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
📌 Pediatric Dental Assistant (North Mackay)
🏢 Ortho Dent
📍 North Mackay
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