Dental Assistant Job at Taylor Family Dental, Bailey, CO

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  • Taylor Family Dental
  • Bailey, CO

Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, outgoing, hardworking dental assistant for our rapidly growing practice. No experience required but is beneficial. Approximately 30hr/week with opportunity to expand hours. Payrate $18-27/hr depending on experience. Reach out to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES  
- Responsible for assisting the dentist in the clinical treatment of patients 

Patient Management  
o Greet patients when they sign in and monitor arrival time
o Set up treatment rooms for procedures
o Escort patients to treatment room
o Seat patients in treatment rooms
o Show care and concern, and help patients feel comfortable
o Obtain and review health histories according to office protocol
o Ensure patients are always attended
o Anticipate and assist dentist’s needs
o Perform expanded functions and other tasks as assigned by the dentist
o Mix dental materials
o Ensure patients’ questions are answered thoroughly before they leave
o Chart patients and record date, service rendered and any charges
o Escort patients from the treatment room
o Ensure proper treatment notes are recorded in patient’s chart
o Perform clinical procedures as practice act allows and as directed by dentist
o Give patient instruction and demonstrate when necessary
o Monitor patient flow
o Notify Treatment Coordinator if a patient should be called in the evening after a difficult appointment 

Treatment Room Management and Sterilization  
o Keep dental units ready, stocked and clean
o Oversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization procedures
o Disinfect treatment rooms according to OSHA regulations o Sterilize all instruments and handpieces according to OSHA regulations
o Keep trays, instruments and treatment room drawers organized
o Ensure that office sterilization procedures document is on display
o Promptly send out and monitor all dental laboratory cases
o Implement the preventative maintenance/cleaning schedule for dental equipment
o Maintain dental office emergency kits and nitrous and oxygen tanks
o Follow laboratory procedures according to office protocol 

Inventory Management  
o Monitor inventory and order dental office supplies as needed
o Ensure that treatment rooms are stocked at all times 

Office Participation
o Help in other areas of the office when necessary (i.e., answering phones, unpacking supplies, completing insurance forms, moving former patient records, etc.)
o Be an active participant in team meetings
o Promote team concept by interacting with others in the office 

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS 

Education/Experience  
o Compliance with state dental practice requirements (e.g., x-ray requirements, OSHA training)
o Computer skills [list computer skills required and any specific dental software]

Interpersonal  
o Good interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, dentists, other staff members and community
o Effective verbal skills to communicate with patients and staff 

Job Tags

Afternoon shift,

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