Lead Dental Assistant

Ritter Endodontics • Full-time • Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States • $24 - $26 / hour • 2m ago

We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make our clinic more efficient. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.

We offer excellent pay and benefits. Pay based on experience.

Responsibilities

Welcome patients in the dental office
Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
Undertake lab tasks as instructed
Provide post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
Schedule appointments and assist with payment procedures as needed.
Maintain accurate patient records.
Order dental supplies
Oversee the training of new dental assistant hires.
Instruct and supervisor other dental assistants.
OSHA Coordinator - make sure all regulations are followed.
Other duties per the Doctor or Manager's instructions.

Skills

Proven experience as dental assistant
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated tasks like placing rubber dam, temp filling is a plus
Good computer skills
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

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