Lead Dental Assistant

About the Practice: Our client believes in "Grace in Every Smile." They're dedicated to providing unmatched pediatric dental care to the children of New York. Guided by their core values (Genuine, Respectful, Altruistic, Compassionate, and Exceptional) their mission is to make dental visits a positive experience, especially for children with special needs, ensuring they receive the care they deserve in a nurturing environment.

Position: Dental Assistant

Are you passionate about pediatric dental care and looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and help us bring smiles to children's faces every day!

Responsibilities:

• Prepare treatment rooms for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Welcome, comfort, seat, and drape patients to prepare them for dental treatment.
• Help patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment.
• Update patients' medical histories and take blood pressure and pulse when appropriate.
• Provide information to patients and parents by answering questions and requests.
• Give instructions for oral care prior to and following surgery or other dental treatment procedures.
• Obtain informed consent prior to dental treatment, including written consent for necessary procedures.
• Sterilize and deliver instruments to the treatment area, position instruments for the dentist's access, suction, and pass instruments during procedures.
• Perform chair-side assisting during dental treatments using 4-handed dentistry techniques.
• Select, mix, and place materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
• Expose and develop radiographs of diagnostic quality.
• Take impressions of patients teeth for the fabrication of study models; pour, trim, and polish study models.
• Manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification and emergency supplies.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative care.
• Document dental care services by charting in patient records.
• Assist providers (dentist and hygienist) in performing procedures by preparing the operatory and assisting during treatment as needed.
• Work collaboratively with all team members to reach daily goals.
• Maintain a tidy, safe, and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Serve as an infection control officer, developing protocols, and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment.
• Ensure proper disposal of contaminated or potentially contaminated materials and sharps.
• Perform office management tasks, such as scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, billing, and ordering supplies.
• Ensure the operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturers instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, and maintaining equipment inventories.
• Maintain dental supplies inventory, ensuring operatories are appropriately stocked and organized.
• Conserve dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized office by removing trash, sweeping floors, cleaning up spills, and keeping break rooms and restrooms clean with necessary supplies available.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Dental Health Maintenance
• Use of Open Dental
• Infection Control
• Patient Services
• Creating a Safe, Effective Environment
• Listening
• Teamwork
• Bedside Manner
• Health Promotion and Maintenance
• Use of Medical Technologies
• Performing Diagnostic Procedures

Key Competencies:

• Communication skills
• Information collection and management
• Planning and organizing
• Accuracy
• Efficiency
• Customer service skills
• Teamwork
• Initiative
• Adaptability
• Confidentiality

Licensures and Credentials:

• Valid CPR certificate