Dental Assistant
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 certified 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?
Do you have a professional appearance?
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 other benefits.
Only candidates with professional appearance, demeanor, and excellent communication skills who apply correctly will be considered.
You can visit our website at www.accdsmiles.com to learn more
Responsibilities:
- Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
- Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.
- Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions 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