（Part-time） Dental Assistant job at Detour Dental

Equipment Management
*Check treatment rooms for cleanliness: make necessary changes
*Check and turn on treatment room equipment in morning
*Gather and review patient charts for the day
*Confirm that all lab cases are in for patients scheduled for the next working day
*Accurately prepare trays for treatment according to each patient's file
*Set up treatment room for each patient
*Clean treatment rooms after each visit according to OSHA standards
*Presoak soiled instruments and place them in an ultrasonic cleaner tank
*Package and load instruments into proper sterilizer
*Store instruments in appropriately labeled places
*Mix required cleaning solutions and keep them fresh daily
*Clean sterilizers and ultrasonic tanks according to the manufacturer recommendations
*Clean up treatment rooms at the end of the day
*Turn off equipment
*Check patient charts and laboratory work orders at the end of the day to make sure that everything is submitted promptly
*Maintain a supply inventory for treatment rooms and laboratory
*Inform dentist of needed supplies and order as indicated
Patient Management
*Escort patients into treatment rooms and make them comfortable
*Prepare patients for treatment; explain scheduled treatments to patients
*Communicate with patients in a clear and professional manner
*Continually check on patient comfort during
*Avoid leaving patients unattended
*Hand dental instruments to dentist in an accurate and timely manner
*Prepare necessary treatment materials in an accurate and timely manner
*Take radiographs
*Take accurate notes on the provided treatment
*Call and check on post-operative patients
*Provide post-treatment instructions and materials to patients
*Escort patients to the front lobby after visits
Laboratory Duties
*Pour and trim models, bleaching stents and do repairs
*Mail and check on your cases
Clerical Duties
*Assist front admin or office manager with telephone, charting and filing as needed

-Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
-6:30am to 4:00pm with lunch 12-1
-7 paid holidays

Dental experience required.