Dental Assistant
Affordable-Dentures-, Vienna, WV, United States
JOB PURPOSE
The Dental Assistant will assist affiliated dentists and lab professionals in the delivery of life‑changing tooth replacement care to patients. Provides chair‑side assistance for impressions, dentures, dental implants and oral surgery (applicability dependent on State law and scope of practice regulations). Provides best‑in‑class customer service to our patients.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Prepare the office to receive patients prior to opening daily
Provide responsive, high‑quality service to patients
Provide patient education regarding treatment options, denture styles, packages, aftercare instructions, and pricing
Provide patient information regarding office policies
Consistently record information on the treatment router and patient history forms as instructed by the treating dentist
Consistently select appropriate tray sizes for patients’ impression materials, and assist dentist with patient impressions, upon direction from the treating dentist
Upon direction from the treating dentist, demonstrate ability to prepare wax bites
Under the supervision of the treating dentist and within legal guidelines of expanded duties, assist with adjustments on dentures and denture insertions
Tally time sheets in an accurate and timely manner and give to FDA for dentist approval and signature
Assist treating dentist with surgery
Take and develop x‑rays as needed (has certification, where certification is required)
Consistently sterilize instruments with minimal direction, including impression trays and hand‑piece burs and wipe down equipment after each patient
Escort each patient to the checkout area, with appropriate paperwork
Maintain clean work area at all times; participate in daily cleaning duties, including vacuuming and emptying waste receptacles, cleaning operatories and instruments
Inventory and re‑order supplies as instructed
Perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned
Minimal travel may be required for training and/or continuing education purposes
Other duties as assigned
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Must possess an active DA and X‑ray certification
HS Diploma
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
At least one year of hands‑on experience assisting with dentures and/or implants
Experience in taking impressions for dentures preferred
Moderate physical activity
Ability to sit, stand, bend and stoop for periods of time
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally
Work is performed in an interior dental/clinical environment
Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which requires following basic safety precautions
Experience in oral surgery and taking prosthetics
BENEFITS
Training needed to provide the support you need to do your job well. Additional benefits include group medical and dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending (health and dependent care), 401(k), 9 paid holidays off, 10 days of vacation, and 5 additional PTO days. We also offer ancillary benefits to include hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance options.
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The Dental Assistant will assist affiliated dentists and lab professionals in the delivery of life‑changing tooth replacement care to patients. Provides chair‑side assistance for impressions, dentures, dental implants and oral surgery (applicability dependent on State law and scope of practice regulations). Provides best‑in‑class customer service to our patients.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Prepare the office to receive patients prior to opening daily
Provide responsive, high‑quality service to patients
Provide patient education regarding treatment options, denture styles, packages, aftercare instructions, and pricing
Provide patient information regarding office policies
Consistently record information on the treatment router and patient history forms as instructed by the treating dentist
Consistently select appropriate tray sizes for patients’ impression materials, and assist dentist with patient impressions, upon direction from the treating dentist
Upon direction from the treating dentist, demonstrate ability to prepare wax bites
Under the supervision of the treating dentist and within legal guidelines of expanded duties, assist with adjustments on dentures and denture insertions
Tally time sheets in an accurate and timely manner and give to FDA for dentist approval and signature
Assist treating dentist with surgery
Take and develop x‑rays as needed (has certification, where certification is required)
Consistently sterilize instruments with minimal direction, including impression trays and hand‑piece burs and wipe down equipment after each patient
Escort each patient to the checkout area, with appropriate paperwork
Maintain clean work area at all times; participate in daily cleaning duties, including vacuuming and emptying waste receptacles, cleaning operatories and instruments
Inventory and re‑order supplies as instructed
Perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned
Minimal travel may be required for training and/or continuing education purposes
Other duties as assigned
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Must possess an active DA and X‑ray certification
HS Diploma
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
At least one year of hands‑on experience assisting with dentures and/or implants
Experience in taking impressions for dentures preferred
Moderate physical activity
Ability to sit, stand, bend and stoop for periods of time
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally
Work is performed in an interior dental/clinical environment
Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which requires following basic safety precautions
Experience in oral surgery and taking prosthetics
BENEFITS
Training needed to provide the support you need to do your job well. Additional benefits include group medical and dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending (health and dependent care), 401(k), 9 paid holidays off, 10 days of vacation, and 5 additional PTO days. We also offer ancillary benefits to include hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance options.
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