Dental Assistant

Advanced Dentistry of Philadelphia • Full-time • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States • $20 - $25 / hour • 2d ago

We are currently looking for an exceptional, experienced, and qualified Dental Assistant to join our team. The Dental Assistant performs a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties, such as preparing the treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, and assisting during procedures. He or she makes patients as comfortable as possible in the dental chair, prepares them for treatment, obtains their dental records, and instructs patients on postoperative and general oral health care. The Dental Assistant may prepare materials for impressions and restorations, patient charting, and take dental x-rays as directed by a dentist. In addition, he or she helps with office duties that support the clinical mission, including ordering of clinical supplies, scheduling follow up appointments for treatment, and keeping clinical supplies organized.

The ideal candidate has two years of experience. Candidates must have a pleasant and courteous personality, strong computer skills, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience with dental practice management software is a plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Sterilizes dental instruments and equipment for each patient and organizes and lays out instruments for dentist’s use
Helps with patient care, including handing instruments and other materials to the dentist during procedures, taking x-rays of patients’ teeth, taking impressions of patients’ teeth for casts, using suction and swabs to keep patients’ mouths clear and dry during procedures, etc.
Helps manage patient records, including obtaining dental records, questioning patients about their medical history, and recording the information for the dentist’s reference
Advises patients on dental care and helps make patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment
Attends all staff meetings, trainings, and educational classes as required
Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Certified as a Dental Assistant
Two years of experience preferred
Highly professional and dependable
Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality
Communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with patients, staff, vendors, and others
Strong computer and internet skills
Experience with dental practice management software a plus
Current CPR certification a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

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