（Full-time） Dental assistant job at Apollonia Dental

Job Summary:

The DA assists in the performance of quality, caring, clinical dentistry by aiding the doctor smoothly and unobtrusively during examinations and treatment. The DA performs clinical and technical procedures under the supervision of a licensed dentist as well as prepares the operatory and equipment, gets the patient ready, and maintains awareness of the comfort and safety needs of patients.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty as listed below.

Essential Duties:

-Records treatment information on the patient’s chart, including treatment rendered, the type of
treatment planned and the amount of chair time, doctor time and assistant time needed for next
appointment.
-Assists the doctor by passing instruments, aspirating intra-oral fluids, mixing materials and
medicaments during examinations or treatment.
-Provides customer service support to patients by escorting the-m to and from the treatment room and prepping them for care by the doctor.
-Take x-rays and patient photos. Download photos and add to patient file.
-Prepares all treatment rooms including, but not limited to, set-up, decontamination, sterilization of all instruments, cleaning and restocking.
-Maintains cleanliness of the lab, sterilizing area and all areas of the office.
-Changes all chemical solutions, i.e., disinfectant soaks and sprays, sterilents, ultrasonic, and presoak.
-Reviews patient’s medical history, progress from the previous visit, if applicable, and the scheduled treatment plan with each patient.
-Be prepared for every morning meeting with office team to discuss needs, procedures for each patient to be seen.
-Takes impressions for diagnostic and opposing models.
-Ensures lights, units, automatic processors and all necessary equipment are turned on prior to the first patient.
-Applies non-aerosol and non-caustic topical agents and fluoride.
-Removes post-extraction and periodontal dressings.
-Cleans hand pieces, vacuum traps, and sharp instruments.
-Maintains all dental equipment, including maintaining regular maintenance schedule.
-Places and removes rubber dams.
-Takes patient’s blood pressure and O2 level and sets up what each patient will be watching during their procedure.
-Pours and trims study models.
-Monitors incoming and outgoing lab cases.
-Orders supplies, reviews incoming supplies and insures accuracty.
-Maintains plaster trap and lab counter areas.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

-Skilled in the use of standard dental office equipment including: Autoclave, model trimmer, X-ray macine - CBCT (iCat) and extract Panoramic and Airway images from CBCT scan, ultrasonic, Oxygen, Laser, Intra Oral camera, Vacu-press, hand pieces and all other equipment used in the operatories.
-Ability to take blood pressure, attach EKG leads, and read monitors.
-Knowledge of cross contamination and how to prevent it.
-Knowledge of OSHA regulations and changes.
-Ability to take radiographs, including FMX, Pano and PA’s.
-Knowledge of English composition, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
-Skilled in the use of standard office equipment including: telephones, calculators, copiers, fax,
computers, and computer software (MS Excel, Word, Practice Management software).
-Ability to engender trust from the doctors, co-workers, and patients.
-Ability to work cooperatively with management, staff, and patients.
-Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete tasks in a timely and independent manner.
-Ability to accept constructive criticism.
-Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
-Ability to collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and maintain confidentiality.
-Ability to communicate and express thoughts and ideas competently.
-Ability to quickly grasp relevant concepts regarding duties and responsibilities.

- Work Hours: Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM, Wednesday and Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:30PM, Thursday: 8:30 AM - 6:30PM; ; Monday: Closed.
- Weekend Work: No weekend shifts required.

Open to learn. Office practices General Dentistry as well as Airway and Neuromuscular.