Dental Assistant Needed In BEND, OR on November 05, 2024

Come join our team and make a difference in the lives of the people in your community!

We are hiring immediately for a full-time DA, EFDA in our dental office and are seeking teammates who care, listen, and are motivated to help our patients and communities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs a combination, but not necessarily all, of the following duties:

- Prepare tray setups for dental procedures

- Welcome patients by greeting them, engaging in conversation and seating them in an operatory

- Help patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment

- Obtain/review the patient’s health history and/or pre-treatment records

- Take blood pressure and pulse

- Comply with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) policies

- Hand instruments and materials to providers during treatment

- Keep patient’s mouth dry and clear by using suction, water spray or other devices

- Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment after treatment, following accepted infection control practices

- Instruct patients on proper postoperative care, teach patients about good oral health

- If directed by a Dentist, and allowed by law, may take impressions or x-rays

- Document treatment in patient files as transcribed by providers

- Schedule and confirm appointments, answer the telephone, assist with patient questions

- Maintain patient confidence by protecting and appropriately handling all PHI (Protected Health Information)

- Order dental supplies and maintain inventory

- Conserve dental resources by using equipment and supplies only as needed to accomplish results

- Assist providers in the event of a medical emergency

- Other duties as may be assigned or modified as business needs dictate