Dental Assistant/EDDA
Englewood Dental Partners
We are a dynamic, diverse and fast-paced multi-specialty practice with superior clinical results. We are in need of a full-time Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA)/Dental Assistant with an engaging, professional, and positive attitude to join our team. Dental knowledge is a must, and we are willing to further develop the right person with the right attitude.
We are open Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM, and Saturday is 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Saturdays may be negotiable.
We offer competitive wages that start at $20/hr, 401K, health/vision/dental insurance, a monthly bonus plan, and many other benefits.
Requirements:
-High school diploma or GED
-Oral and written fluency in English, oral fluency in Spanish preferred
-Customer service
-Strong knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and instruments
-Experience working in a dental office
-Attention to detail with follow-through
-Organizational skills & ability to multi-task
-X-ray certification and CPR certification
-Good communication and listening skills
-Experience with Dentrix and Dexis
-Strong work ethic
-Experience/knowledge of dental implants
-Appointment scheduling and coordination with other offices
-Multi doctor experience
Job Description:
Patient Management
-Greet patients when they sign in and monitor arrival time
-Set up treatment rooms for procedures
-Escort patients to treatment room
-Seat patients in treatment rooms
-Show care and concern, and help patients feel comfortable
-Obtain and review health histories according to office protocol
-Ensure patients are always attended
-Anticipate and assist dentist’s needs
-Perform expanded functions and other tasks as assigned by the dentist
-Mix dental materials, pour models, taking impressions, completing lab slips accurately
-Ensure patients’ questions are answered thoroughly before they leave
-Chart patients and record date, service rendered and any charges
-Escort patients from the treatment room
-Ensure proper treatment notes are recorded in patient’s chart-
-Perform clinical procedures as practice act allows and as directed by dentist
-Post-operative instruction delivery/patient educaiton
-Monitor patient flow
-Other duties as assigned
-Answering phone calls
-Booking appointments/Next Visits
Treatment Room Management and Sterilization
-Keep dental units ready, stocked and clean
-Oversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization procedures
-Disinfect treatment rooms according to OSHA regulations
-Sterilize all instruments and handpieces according to OSHA regulations
-Keep trays, instruments and treatment room drawers organized
-Ensure that office sterilization procedures document is on display
-Promptly send out and monitor all dental laboratory cases
-Implement the preventative maintenance/cleaning schedule for dental equipment
-Maintain dental office emergency kits and nitrous and oxygen tanks
-Follow laboratory procedures according to office protocol
Compensation: $20 +
employment type: full-time
Experience level: Mid-level
Job title: Dental Assistant/EDDA