Dental Assistant
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Phelps Family Dentistry is seeking an experienced ortho assistant to join our dental family!
Candidate must enjoy working with a patient centered team who is committed to quality dental care. Must value patient education, have strong communications skills, be detail oriented, and have a sincere care for their patients. In addition to ortho assisting, this position involves basic dental assisting. Experience with orthodontics required. We offer a competitive salary, bonus system, paid vacation and holidays, and retirement. If you are excited about this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you
Dental Assistants help dentists during dental procedures to ensure procedures go smoothly. Duties and responsibilities of the Dental Assitant include:
•Prepare exam rooms for appointments by sterilizing instruments and ensuring all necessary equipment is ready for the dentist
•Assist dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needs throughout the appointment
•Take and process X-rays of patients
•Complete lab work under the direction of the dentist
•Greet patients as they arrive and schedule patient appointments
•Take billing and insurance details from patients
•Advise patients on recommended oral hygiene
•Update and maintain client's dental records
•Handle general clinic administrative work and maintenance of exam rooms and the dental office
Dental Assistant skills and qualifications
A Dental Assistant is required to hold a two-year degree in dental hygiene. Other qualifications the Dental Assistant might possess include customer service, software and lab work experience. Skills and qualifications also include:
•Knowledge of dentistry, particularly dental procedures, instruments and hygiene
•Experience administering dental X-rays
•Technical skills and proficiency with dental, scheduling, office and other software
•Customer service and communication skills to ensure patients feel comfortable during appointments
•Organizational and multi-tasking skills, general office aptitude