Dental Assistant - Scottsdale, United States - Arizona Biltmore Dentistry
Description
Responsibilities:
As our Dental Assistant /Rover, your primary responsibilities will include:
- Assisting the dentist during a variety of dental procedures, including examinations, fillings, extractions, and root canals.
- Preparing and maintaining dental instruments, equipment, and treatment rooms for each patient.
- Taking and processing accurate digital Xrays, ensuring highquality images for diagnostic purposes.
- Sterilizing and disinfecting dental instruments according to established infection control protocols.
- Welcoming patients, inquiring about their medical history, and preparing them for treatment.
- Ensuring the comfort of patients during procedures by providing reassurance and addressing their concerns.
- Educating patients on oral hygiene, posttreatment care, and preventive measures.
- Maintaining accurate and uptodate patient records, including treatment charts, medical histories, and consent forms.
- Scheduling and managing patient appointments, confirmations, and reminders.
- Assisting with front office tasks, such as answering phone calls, filing, and processing payments.
- Staying updated with industry best practices, infection control protocols, and regulatory guidelines.
- Friday's and Saturday's Required
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a dental assistant program preferred.
- Previous experience as a dental assistant is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, and terminology.
- Proficient in taking and processing digital dental Xrays.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent manual dexterity.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fastpaced, teamoriented environment.
- Familiarity with dental software and appointment scheduling systems is a plus.
- Knowledge of infection control protocols and safety procedures.
- CPR certification preferred.
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