Dental Assistant - Prosthodontist

Dental Assistant Entry level - Prosthodontist

Position Summary:
We are seeking a Dental Assistant for a Prosthodontist office. Responsibilities include preparing equipments for dentistry procedures,
to assist the patients in getting ready for the procedures, and to help the dentist during these procedures by passing instruments,
holding the suction in place, and generally anticipating the dentist's needs.

Responsibilities:
+ Must be willing to work hard to provide an amazing patient experience
+ Work under the direct supervision of the Prosthodontist
+ Perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties, including but not limited to providing chair-side assistance while dentists examine and treat patients.
+ Ensure patients are as comfortable as possible in the dental chair, prepare them for treatment, and obtain their dental records.
+ Hand instruments and materials to dentists and keep patients mouths dry and clear by using suction or other devices.
+ Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment, prepare trays of instruments for dental procedures, and instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
+ Prepare materials for impressions and restorations
+ Handle other radiological equipment and assist patients with these procedures as directed by a dentist
+ Perform office duties as needed including: scheduling and confirming appointments, receiving patients, keeping treatment records and ordering dental supplies and materials.
+ Support and assist the hygienist as needed, including but not limited to cleaning trays, room setups and cleanups.
+ Help track the inventory of the prosthetic supplies and keep the storage closet organized.
+ Dental assistants work in a well-lighted, clean environment.
+ Work area is usually near the dental chair to allow for arranging instruments, materials, and medication and handing them to the dentist when needed.
+ Dental assistants must wear gloves, masks, eyewear, and protective clothing to protect themselves and their patients from infectious diseases.
+ Follow safety procedures to minimize the risks associated with the use of x-ray machines.
Experience:

+ Two years of Dental Assistant experience desired. If no experience we will train you on the job.
+ Dental implant experience, desired
+ Must be reliable, work well with others in a fast paced environment, and have good manual dexterity.
+ Must have current certification in CPR
Physical Requirements:
+ Regularly required to work in an office environment at both his/her own and others desks/offices
+ Required daily to walk the floor, sometimes for extended periods and be able to help wherever needed
+ Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
+ Able to stand for extended periods of time
+ Able to keep hand and arm steady while moving arm or while holding arm and hand in one position
+ Able to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate or assemble very small objects
+ Able to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine to exact positions
+ Good manual dexterity required to enable safe, skillful use of instruments while working in the mouth