Dental Assistant

We are a small but busy General Dentist office looking for a highly motivated Dental Assistant for Wednesdays 10am-7pm, Fridays 9am-5:30pm and every other Saturday 9am-2pm.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for assisting the dentist in the clinical treatment of patientsSPECIFIC DUTIES:Greet patients when they sign in and monitor arrival timeSet up treatment rooms for proceduresEscort patients to treatment roomSeat patients in treatment roomsShow care and concern, and help patients feel comfortableObtain and review health histories according to office protocolEnsure patients are always attended o Anticipate and assist dentists needsPerform expanded functions and other tasks as assigned by the dentistMix dental materials o Ensure patients questions are answered thoroughly before they leaveChart patients and record date, service rendered and any chargesEscort patients from the treatment roomEnsure proper treatment notes are recorded in patients chartPerform clinical procedures as practice act allows and as directed by dentistGive patient instruction and demonstrate when necessaryTreatment Room Management and SterilizationKeep dental units ready, stocked and cleanOversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization proceduresDisinfect treatment rooms according to OSHA regulationsSterilize all instruments and handpieces according to OSHA regulationsKeep trays, instruments and treatment room drawers organizedEnsure that office sterilization procedures document is on displayPromptly send out and monitor all dental laboratory casesImplement the preventative maintenance/cleaning schedule for dental equipment