Job Description
Job Description
Dental Professionals, LLC is a well-established, multi-doctor, dental practice in Derby, Kansas. We are dedicated to providing exceptional care and outstanding service to our patients. Our team of professionals fosters a supportive, friendly, and collaborative environment. We are looking for a compassionate and skilled dental assistant to join our growing team!
The purpose of the dental assistant role is to professionally assist the doctor with all procedures, enabling the doctor to provide the highest quality dentistry for all patients in the most efficient manner. This also ensures the best possible experience for the patient.
Responsibilities
- Assist the dentist during a variety of procedures, including but not limited to, extractions, crowns, fillings, root canals and implants.
- Assist efficiently and effectively treating patients and maximizing production.
- Take accurate, diagnostic X-rays and intra-oral images
- Proper sterilization and organization of instruments and dental equipment
- Prepare treatment rooms and set up for procedures
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment
- Record patient medical histories and chart dental conditions
- Assist in patient education, post-operative instructions and follow-up care to patients
- Assist with patient scheduling
- Stay up to date with the latest dental technologies and techniques
- Ensure patients are fully satisfied with their experience and service in the operatory
Qualifications
The dental assistant position requires the following skills:
- Excellent manual dexterity
- Intermediate computer skills
- Working knowledge of Dentrix and Dexis software
- Ability to study and learn quickly
- Mastery of dental terminology and procedures
- Superior communication and customer service skills
- Knowledge of ergonomic principles relating to dentistry
- Current Basic Life Support and CPR certifications
- Current knowledge of OSHA and HIPAA rules and regulations
- Familiarity with hand pieces, instruments and equipment used in the office
- Nitrous Certification
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
- Ability to maintain a positive, professional demeanor at all times