Dental Assistant
Company: Kids Dental Brands
Location: Flagstaff
Posted on: May 14, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionDental Assistant - Flagstaff Dentistry 4 Kids
- Would you like the opportunity to work with a company built on
compassion, authenticity, and team work?
- Do you enjoy working with children?
- Are you a current Dental Assistant or new graduate from a
license Dental Assisting school?
- Do you enjoy using your language skills to help others? If you
answered yes to these questions, we would love to speak with you!
Flagstaff Dentistry 4 Kids is looking for talented and driven
Dental Assistants to join our growing team of authentic and
compassionate individuals. With unlimited growth opportunities and
our dedication to team work, our office has given so many the
opportunity to realize their goals of working in the dental
industry. Job summary:Dental Assistants perform a variety of
patient care, office, and laboratory duties, and work chair-side as
dentists examine and treat patients. They make patients as
comfortable as possible, prepare them for treatment, and obtain
their dental records. Summary of Essential Job Functions:The duties
of a dental assistant are among the most comprehensive and varied
in the dental office. The dental assistant performs many tasks
requiring both interpersonal and technical skills. Although state
regulations vary, responsibilities may include:
- Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment
procedures
- Taking and processing dental radiographs (x-rays)
- Asking about the patient's medical history and taking blood
pressure and pulse
- Serving as an infection control officer, developing infection
control protocol and preparing and sterilizing instruments and
equipment
- Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after
dental treatment
- Providing patients with instructions for oral care following
surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement
of a restoration (filling)
- Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to
maintain oral health;(e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and
nutritional counseling)
- Taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models
of teeth)
- Performing office management tasks that often require the use
of a personal computer
- Communicating with patients and suppliers (e.g., scheduling
appointments, answering the telephone, billing and ordering
supplies)
- Helping to provide direct patient care Competencies:
- X-ray certification and coronal polishing certification (or
scheduled to complete)
- Dentrix a plus!
- Friendly, energetic and have an outstanding personality
- Bilingual (English and Spanish preffered) Qualifications:
- Education: Graduation and Certification from a dental assisting
school
- Experience: 2+ years in a pediatric dental office setting
preferred
- Certifications: NA
- Computer Skills: Computer Literate
- Language Ability: Excellent verbal and written communication
skills including the ability to remain calm during stressful
customer or employee situations.
- English/Spanish Bilingual strongly preferred. Work Environment/
Physical Demands:The work environment includes work within a dental
clinic and remote work in an office environment. The work
environment may vary significantly and may include loud,
fast-paced, and rapidly changing conditions. All employees working
within a dental clinic have potential exposure to blood or air
borne pathogens, as is typical in a healthcare setting. Position
may require long periods of sitting and standing. Manual dexterity
will be required for handling small objects. Close and distance
vision will be required and the ability to shift focus rapidly.
Nature of work requires an ability to effectively communicate and
exchange information with patients, their parents, and staff.? Must
be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time; ability to
lift/carry up to 30 pounds and be able to twist, turn, bend and
stoop.Acknowledgement:I understand that the above statements are
intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be
construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties,
and skills required of personnel so classified. I understand that
should I need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the
duties of my job, it is my responsibility to discuss with my
supervisor or Human Resources as necessary.
Keywords: Kids Dental Brands, Flagstaff , Dental Assistant, Healthcare , Flagstaff, Arizona
Didn't find what you're looking for? Search again!
Loading more jobs...