Dental Assistant
Dental Associates of North Alabama Decatur & Children's
Location: Decatur, AL
Position Type: Full-Time
Dental Associates of North Alabama Decatur & Children's is excited to announce that we are hiring for an energetic, fun filled Dental Assistant for our Decatur office.
This full-time position is perfect for a strong, confident and well skilled team player that will operate with the values of our patients. This position requires 2 years of chairside experience.
Job Duties May Include:
- Greets patients in waiting area and escorts patients to the operatory
- Assists the dentist in the administration of treatment at the chair side as required or directed by the dentist
- Maintain a sterile and neat working environment according to current infection control procedures
- Review the health history, make chart entries under the direction of the dentist and assure completion of forms and signatures
- Assume the responsibility associated with any duties that may be delegated by the dentist
- Familiarize the patient with the aspects of their dental visit and provide support and compassion to that patient when it is needed
- Stock operatories and maintain clinical supply inventory
- Review daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments
- Supervise preventive maintenance of dental equipment
- Take digital radiographs
- Follow practice protocols: quality assurance, biohazards, infection control, referral, emergency medicine, implants, perio program and emergency treatment
Schedule:
- Monday & Tuesday:700 AM - 4:00 PM (with 1 hour lunch)
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM (with no official lunch possible
If you're an experienced Dental Assistant looking to join a fun, patient-centered team, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today!
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