Assist Dr. Peterson During Clinical Procedures

• Prepare and sterilize instruments and treatment rooms

• Take and process dental X-rays

• Ensure patient comfort before, during, and after treatment

• Maintain accurate patient records

• Follow infection control and safety protocols

Dental Assistant Lead Duties

• Leads clinical team in the dental needs of back office

• Monitor and prioritize workflow of the dental assistants

• Maintain office records and supplies for clinical area

Dental Assistant Regular Duties

• Assist dentist(s) during dental treatment procedures.

• Assist dentist(s) with typical procedures such as taking and developing X-rays, charting, intra oral photos, and assisting with any other clinical procedures up to their legal ability.

• Assisting with setup, breakdown, maintenance, clean-up, proper sterilization or other preparation of rooms and equipment & instruments daily

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma (required)

• Dental Assistant Certification (required)

• 2 or more years of clinical experience in a dental practice

• Active Radiology Permit (required)

• CPR Certification (required)

• Knowledge of Dentrix Dental Software

Interpersonal

• Good interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, dentists, other staff members and community

• Effective verbal skills to communicate with patients and staff

• Team player

• Able to adapt to office policy improvements (office is constantly striving for improved customer care/service)

• Customer service or patient relations experience

• Quick response/accurate data entry