Dental Assistant - Norwalk, United States - Columbia Dental

Columbia Dental Norwalk, United States

4 days ago

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Reports to:

Office Manager

FLSA Status:

Nonexempt

Position Summary:
The Dental Assistant is an integral part of Columbia Dental's care team. They provide support to the office and assist the professional dental staff with treatment in providing quality service to those that we serve.

Hourly Rate Range:

DOE - $17 - $26 per hour

General Duties & Responsibilities:

Greet and interact with patients in a friendly and empathetic manner
Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient
Guide parents of minors and patients through our processes before treatment
Prepare patient for examination and treatment
Sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, and prepare materials before appointments
Maintain the cleanliness of their work space before and after each patient including sweeping, vacuuming, mopping and disposing of garbage
Document patient information, treatment plans, and procedures in patient chart
Assist with suctioning, holding retractors and suture cutting during surgical procedures
Set up and breakdown the operatory post treatment, sterilize instruments
Take accurate digital dental X-rays including panoramic and 3D cone beam
Provide patient education, pre- and post-operative instructions
Provide the highest level of care to our patients
Follow all other instructions and perform any other job-related duties
Submit order requests for supplies
Travel to other Columbia Dental locations to provide coverage when requested by Manager
Responsible for adhering to all government regulations and company standards
Other relevant duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications & Skills:

Detail oriented
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills to effectively handle multiple tasks
Demonstrates problem solving, conflict resolution, and positive communication through teamwork
Self-motivated with the ability to exceed patient expectations
Able to pass background checks
CPR is a plus

Education:

Required: Certified Dental Assistant or DANB Infection Control Certificate and DANB Radiation Health and Safety Certificate

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, 401(k)

Physical Demands:

Ability to be physically mobile (stand, walk, reach, climb, bend) and also the ability to stand for prolonged periods throughout the day/work hours when needed
Manual dexterity sufficient to operate medical equipment, keyboard, copier, telephone, and the ability to write/type
Must be able to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds occasionally

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Note: The organization reserves the right to change the responsibilities and duties of this or any position at any time due to business necessity, with or without notice. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the sole duties and responsibilities required of any particular position within the organization. Employees may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically listed on this job description. Columbia Dental is an equal opportunity employer.

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