Dental Assistant (NW 23rd St - OKC, OK) Sign On Bonus
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Dental Assistant (NW 23rd St - OKC, OK) Sign On Bonus!!!Dental Depot 23rd, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of AmericaJob DescriptionPosted Monday, October 28, 2024 at 6:00 AMPosition SummaryDental assistants greatly increase the efficiency of the dentist in the delivery of quality oral healthcare and are valuable members of the dental care team. Dental Assistants help to provide direct patient care in all dental specialties, including orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, and oral surgery. They will assist the Dentist, set up and maintain equipment, and prepare patients for treatment from beginning to end of the patient appointment.Essential FunctionsPrepare patients for dental procedures by helping them feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment.Maintain proper and efficient patient flow management.Set up instrument trays, prepare materials, and assist the Dentist during dental procedures.Take and expose dental diagnostic x-rays.Responsible for x-ray sensor care and guidelines.Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.Chart existing and proposed treatment in Patient Management Software.Assist the Dentist in the management of medical or dental procedures.Provide preoperative explanations and postoperative instructions prescribed by the Dentist.Record treatment information in patient records.Fabricate temporary restorations or custom impressions from preliminary impressions.Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.Pour, trim, and polish study casts and prepare whitening trays.Clean and polish removable appliances.Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth.Teach patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health.Dismiss patients with proper handoffs to other departments.Sterilize or disinfect instruments and operatories.May be designated as the Clinical Inventory Administrator, responsible for conducting dental supply inventory, ordering supplies, and tracking budgets for inventory in the dental office.May be designated as the Compliance and Safety Officer, conducting spore testing for each autoclave, maintaining Clinical Guide Binder, First Aid kits, SDS binder, and conducting operatory inspections at the end of each day.Comply with Dental Depot policies and procedures; OSHA policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; and HIPAA policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.Position may be required to relocate to other Dental Depot clinics either permanently or on a short-term basis due to office needs.This position may complete other administrative and maintenance tasks as assigned by Management.Maintain regular and reliable attendance.Skills & AbilitiesEducation: Completion of Dental Assisting Program or minimum one year experience as a Dental Assistant.Experience: Completion of Dental Assisting Program or minimum one year experience as a Dental Assistant.Certifications & Licenses: Current Dental Assisting Permit Required. Current CPR Certification Required. X-Ray Certification is required to serve chairside.Computer Skills: Efficiently operates assigned computer software and other equipment, including Eaglesoft and Microsoft Office Suite.Other Requirements: Must have a valid driver's license, proof of valid vehicle insurance, and must have annual Motor Vehicle Record Check if operating any Company-owned vehicles or driving their own personal vehicle for Company business purposes.Understands HIPAA to ensure patient privacy. Clear understanding of sterilization systems and infection control. Knowledgeable of CDT codes and must pass the Dental Depot CDT test within 20 days of employment.Position QualificationsAccountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for actions.Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of customers' needs while following company procedures.Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using initiative.Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.Dental Depot 23rd, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America#J-18808-Ljbffr