- Prepare treatment rooms for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
- Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.
- Provide valuable information to patients and team members by addressing inquiries and requests.
- Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.
- Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
- Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies, pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
- Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances.
- Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.
- Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
- Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.
- Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
- Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Other duties as assigned
- X-ray license
- Experience as a Dental Assistant or completion of a formal Dental Assistant program is preferred.
Dental Assistant - Atlanta, United States - Dental Care Alliance
Description
Overview
We are growing
The Atlanta Center for Cosmetic Dentistry is an outstanding, upscale practice in Buckhead. We are looking for a full-time, dynamic, high-energy, rock star expanded functions dental assistant
Do you want to work with a fantastic team?
Are you the type of person who is motivated and has high emotional intelligence?
Do you want to belong to a team that functions at a high level?
We are seeking a positive, hard-working dental assistant who has excellent communication skills with attention to detail. Our team is committed to excellence in all aspects of patient care and dentistry. We are a fast-paced learning environment and believe in the importance of patient relationships built on mutual respect, kindness and trust. If exceptional care and a healthy work culture appeals to you, we would love to meet you.
Competitive pay based on experience. Opportunity for bonuses and along with a full benefit package are offered.
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