Traveling Specialty Dental Assistant - Part Time

Job Description

Job Description

A Smile 4 U Dentistry is growing!
The ideal candidate is an upbeat, professional and reliable person who is looking to work in a multi-specialty office who sees patients of all ages. If you have experience assisting iv sedations and oral surgeries apply today!

Responsibilities:

-Assisting the dentist during a variety of procedures (iv sedations & oral surgeries).

-Explaining office procedures before treatment to patients.

-Providing quality and compassionate care to every patient before, during and after dental treatment.

-Patient management during dental procedures.

-Dental charting of patient's pre-existing and accurate inputting of patient progress notes.

-Providing patients with post-op instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling).

-Taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth).

-Preparing and maintaining dental instruments, supplies and equipment.

-Taking and developing x-rays, collecting and recording patient health histories.

-Serving as an infection control officer, developing infection control protocol and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment.

-Monitor equipment and hand piece repairs for all operatory equipment, accurate completion and follow up of repair logs.

-Completion of daily/weekly/monthly tasks including autoclave testing and cleaning of traps.

-Assisting with monthly supply order.

-Assisting clinic with recall and treatment plan reports, when requested.

-Responsible for adhering to all government and company regulations.

-Helping to provide direct patient care in all dental specialties, including orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, and oral surgery.

Qualifications:

- Experience in a customer service environment and good computer skills are necessary.
- An upbeat attitude and outgoing personality are a MUST to succeed in this position.
- Ability to handle multiple, simultaneous tasks.
- A people person/team player - Must have access to reliable transportation

Required :

- Willing to travel between 3 locations (Hiram, Cartersville, East Point) - Dental Assisting experience
- Must possess great chair side manners
- Ability to adapt to different needs and techniques
- An individual who can work under pressure and strives to advance
- An individual who adheres to policies and procedures
- Bilinguals are a plus! Pay based on experience.

Benefits
-Mileage reimbursement available
-Great work/life balance
-Schedule flexibility
-Positive & family oriented work environment
-Opportunity to work in a very unique environment with exposure to many specialties