（Full-time） Dental assistant job at SoHoSmile

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY

Responsible for assisting the dentist in the clinical treatment of patients

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Patient Management
o Set up treatment rooms for procedures
o Escort patients to treatment room
o Seat patients in treatment rooms
o Show care and concern, and help patients feel comfortable
o Obtain and review health histories according to office protocol
o Ensure patients are always attended
o Anticipate and assist dentist’s needs
o Perform expanded functions and other tasks as assigned by the dentist
o Ensure patients’ questions are answered thoroughly before they leave
o Escort patients from the treatment room
o Give patient instruction and demonstrate when necessary
o Monitor patient flow
o Notify Treatment Coordinator if a patient should be called in the evening after a difficult appointment

Treatment Room Management and Sterilization
o Keep dental units ready, stocked and clean
o Oversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization procedures
o Disinfect treatment rooms according to OSHA regulations
o Sterilize all instruments and handpieces according to OSHA regulations
o Keep trays, instruments and treatment room drawers organized
o Promptly send out and monitor all dental laboratory cases
o Implement the preventative maintenance/cleaning schedule for dental equipment
o Follow laboratory procedures according to office protocol

Inventory Management
o Monitor inventory and order dental office supplies as needed
o Ensure that treatment rooms are stocked at all times

Office Participation
o Help in other areas of the office when necessary (i.e., answering phones, unpacking supplies, completing insurance forms, moving former patient records, etc.)
o Be an active participant in team meetings
o Promote team concept by interacting with others in the office

Interpersonal
o Good interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, dentists, other staff members and community
o Effective verbal skills to communicate with patients and staff

Paid holidays & vacation
Bonuses
Matching 401(k)

Flexible schedules available (Part Time & Full Time Opportuities available)

Prior dental assistant training