Role Summary:

The Assistant will perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a licensed Doctor. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the Doctor during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures. The Assistant may perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining dental records, billing, and coding information for coding purposes. They may also perform tasks in maintaining the cleanliness of the office. The Assistant will assist the Doctor, set up equipment, prepare patients for treatment, and keep records.

Reporting Lines:

The Assistant will report directly to the Managing Doctor. The Assistant will not have any direct reports. Reporting lines and direct reports may change from time to time in line with the requirements of the position.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare patient, sterilize, or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials or assist dentist during dental procedures. 
Assist Doctor in management of medical or dental emergencies. 
Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory. 
Expose dental diagnostic x-rays 
Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
Pour, trim, and polish study casts. 
Work with the Doctor to fabricate temporary restorations or custom impressions from preliminary impressions.
Fabricate and fit orthodontic appliances and materials for patients, such as retainers, wires, or bands; Fabricates temporary restorations or custom impressions from preliminary impressions. 
Taking quality intraoral and extraoral photographs.
Clean and polish removable appliances  
Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth.
Provide post-operative instructions prescribed by the dentist.
Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs. 
Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients. 
Record treatment information in patient records. 
Schedule appointments, prepare bills and receive payment for dental services,

Experience & Qualifications/Minimum Qualifications:

Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) or Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) preferred
Proficient in iTero scanner to capture digital models for records or Invisalign, if applicable.
1 – 2 years’ experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
CPR Certified preferred.
Post-secondary certificate from an accredited Dental Assistant Program preferred.
High School Diploma (or equivalent GED).
Proficient in Dentrix system and Microsoft Office Suite preferred.

Minimum Physical Capabilities:

To be able to perform normal duties as an Assistant, must be able to perform all the following physical capabilities:

Lifting up to 25 lbs. occasionally overhead, floor to waist height.
> 25 lbs. to shoulder height occasionally.
Forward reaching, fine motor control (hand and arm) consistently.
Sitting for up to 30 minutes at a time.
Constant standing and walking.
Occasionally bending and squatting.
Occasionally pushing and pulling to assist with patient care/transfer.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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