Dental Assistant

Singing River Dentistry Dental Assistants support dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; documenting dental appointments, and performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act.

Requirements

• Prepare treatment room for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols
• Prepare each patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping
• Provide instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment areas; position instruments for dentist's access; suction as needed and anticipate the dentist’s needs throughout procedures
• Take clean impressions by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and into the patient's mouth
• Maintain patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; clean and polish removable appliances
• Help the dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory
• Document dental care services by charting in patient records
• Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols
• Ensure operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques
• Maintain dental supplies inventory by checking stock, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies, and verifying receipt of supplies

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k Matching
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance