Dental Assistant - Evanston, United States - Best Endodontics of Evanston

Best Endodontics of Evanston
Best Endodontics of Evanston
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Evanston, United States

2 weeks ago

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Overview:
This is a full-time position, working a 4-day week; $19-$22 hourly (based on previous experience).

Benefits include:

Onsite Dental Assistant training through Surgical Operating Microscope, Health, Vision and Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, PTO, Paid Holidays, Uniform Reimbursement, Paid Indoor Parking, CE reimbursement.


Responsibilities:

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Assist doctors through four handed dentistry using a surgical operating microscope.
  • Maintains clinical notes for patients documenting pertinent information in the patient charts.
  • Reviews patient schedule one day prior to ensure readiness for treatment.
  • Opens office and operatories by turning on all computers, setting up sterilization for the day, and ensuring rooms are ready for the first treatment.
  • Reviews medical and dental histories of patients and takes vital signs of the patient and communicates this information to the doctor.
  • Obtains dental radiographs and cone beam scans on patients.
  • Assists doctors in the management of medical and dental emergencies.
  • Prepares and monitors patients requesting Nitrous Gas.
  • Remain after hours for emergency patients.
  • Provide a high level of patient experience through communicating comfort options, patient education, and treatment expectations.
  • Provides patients with postoperative instructions prescribed by the dentist.
  • Generates consult and postoperative reports to be sent to referring dentist.
  • Collaborates with front and back office to ensure dentists' schedules run smoothly and efficiently.
  • Communicates treatment plan with Front Desk team.
  • Protects patients and employees by adhering to infectioncontrol policies and procedures.
  • Monitors and maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipates needed supplies, and communicates the need to the Manager.
  • Maintains patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA.
  • Assists with daily office cleaning responsibilities.
  • Properly closes out operatories at the end of shift to assure operatories are clean, restocked and patient ready.
Please note that additional responsibilities may be assigned.


Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.


EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent


EXPERIENCE:

Dental Assistant experience (1+ year)

Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology

Knowledge of dental radiographs

Knowledge of dental software programs

Basic computer knowledge.


COMPETENCIES:

To perform the job satisfactorily, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

  • Technical Skills
  • Assesses own strength and weaknesses; pursues training development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others


  • Customer Service

  • Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments


  • Interpersonal Skills

  • Maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things


  • Oral Communications

  • Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions


  • Written Communication

  • Writes clearly and informatively; able to read and interpret written information


  • Quality Management

  • Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness


  • Diversity

  • Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassmentfree environment


  • Ethics

  • Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values


  • Organizational Support

  • Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; respects diversity


  • Planning/Organizing

  • Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently


  • Professionalism

  • Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments


  • Quality

  • Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality


  • Safety and Security

  • Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly


  • Adaptability

  • Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, d
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