Are you looking for a long-term position in a modern growing practice that is committed to continuing education? Do you believe that caring for patients is better than “treating” them? Would you like to be empowered to true health care professional instead of a “helper?”
If you answered yes to these questions, we would like to meet you.
We are a 5-star Family General Dentistry Practice seeking a part time dental assistant to join our exciting team. Our office provides excellent quality patient care in a warm and friendly atmosphere. We are a highly professional, goal-oriented practice. If you are searching for a rewarding career as a Dental Assistant, we would love to have you join our team.
Our Richmond office is growing, and we are seeking someone who is confident, clinically experienced, demonstrates a positive attitude, strong work ethic and takes initiative to ensure every patient’s visit is a 5-star visit. We offer competitive compensation along with flexible hours.
Please note: We are following all ADA, CDC and OSHA guidelines surrounding COVID-19. We provide, N95, KN95, P100 respirators and level 3 makes. Face shields, hair bonnets and fluid resistant gowns are also provided. We have a washer and dryer in office. Medical grade air purifiers are in each operatory. Optim 1 used to disinfect equipment.
******PAY IS NEGOTIABLE BASED ON EXPERIENCE*******
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assist the doctor with all dental procedures including but not limited to, take directions from doctor, anticipate doctor’s needs, performing patient oral evaluations, take high-quality X-rays and intra oral photos.
- Perform efficient and accurate procedures to help maintain doctor’s schedule and patient flow; create “no patient wait time;” maintain time flexibility for patient; be present, engaged, ready to work at all assigned shift times.
- Review patient chart prior to doctor arrival and record appropriate patient data during exam and treatment as well as transcribe doctor notes in patient chart.
- Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance
- Follow OSHA and company safety policies and procedures
- Promote and market the company’s services, retail products and doctors to patients as well as educate patients and address their questions and/or concerns
- Verify patient health history (basic health review, medications, understanding impact with dentistry) and document appropriately in patient’s chart.
- Complete checklists as assigned.
- Clean and prepare operatory per office procedures prior to patient appointment
- Sterilize equipment and operatories per OSHA guidelines
- Assist staff in scheduling patients’ follow up visits
- Assist with cleaning of front office areas as needed.
- Follow up with labs to ensure quality and timely products
- Track incoming and outgoing lab cases with staff
- Assist hygienist(s) as requested
- Monitor level of dental supplies and order as assigned by dr.
- Other duties apply.
Qualifications
- At least two years experience
- Current radiography certification
- Dental Assistant certification as required by state
- Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control training as required by law
- Experience in a professional environment with direct patient contact preferred
- Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation preferred
- Current certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Analgesia
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 – $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location:
- One location
Work Remotely:
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