Position: Dental Assistant
Supervisor: Dental Director
Job Type: Full Time
Position Summary
At Williamson Health and Wellness Center, our dental department is an integral piece of our patient’s overall health. Our growing dental practice needs a Dental Assistant, who has a passion for public health, to join our close-knit team. We serve all demographics of the population, from children to the elderly. In addition to preventative care appointments and scheduled procedures, we accept walk-ins and take emergency calls. The ideal candidate will have a calm, reassuring and friendly demeanor as well as the ability to multitask in a fast-paced atmosphere.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures.
· Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays).
· Asking about the patient’s medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse.
· Assisting with infection control, developing infection control protocol and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment.
· Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment.
· Providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling).
· Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling).
· Taking impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts (models of teeth), fillings, coronal polishing, temporary crowns and sealants as per certifications.
· Performing office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computer
· communicating with patients and suppliers (e.g., scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, billing and ordering supplies).
· Helping to provide direct patient care in all dental specialties, including pediatric dentistry, periodontics and oral surgery.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
· High school diploma or equivalency required.
· WV Dental Assistant Certification in Expanded Duties strongly preferred.
· Experience with standard equipment including computers, copier, fax, multi‐line telephone, printers, etc.
· Experience in a dental office setting.
· Knowledge of dental terminology.
Working Conditions
There may be exposure to airborne and blood-borne pathogens, and hazardous materials. This position is not eligible to be a telecommute position.