Expanded Services Dental Assistant

Company: Kool Smiles
Location: Macon
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

This job is located at Youth Dentistry of Macon and is Monday-Thursday with full time hours for 3 months covering a permanent employee's medical leave with possibility of the position changing to permanent benefits-eligible later.Skill Requirements:The EFDA provides support to the office and is responsible for assisting the professional dental staff with treatment.* Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient* Be on time & prepared for, and actively participate in, daily morning huddles* Guide patients through our processes before treatment* Educate patients in oral hygiene instruction and provide postoperative instructions* Prepare patient for examination and treatment* Take x-rays and save to patient charts* Proactively maintain hygiene & treatment operatories* Prepare tray set-ups for dental procedures* Place high-quality direct restorations using resin, amalgam, and glass ionomer* Fabricate high-quality chairside custom provisional restorations* Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment* Clean chairs and rooms* Provide efficient, knowledgeable chairside assistance during treatment procedures* Document patient information, treatment plans, and procedures in patient chart* Pour, trim and polish impression casts* Fabricate custom impression trays* Responsible for adhering to all government regulations and company standardsPersonality/Temperament Requirements:* Enjoy caring for our patients, and make sure our patients enjoy being cared for* Provide memorably compassionate, caring treatment experiences for our patients* Be a team player! Be aware and mindful of the office environment, and take the initiative to help coworkers when the opportunity arises.* Have integrity! Do the right thing at all times, even when no one is watching.Requirements* High school diploma or GED equivalent.* X-ray certification* Expanded functions certifications* Dentrix experience highly desirable but not mandatoryEqual Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled Associated topics: assistant, dental biller, bilingual, clinical, clinical assistant, dental assistant, oxide, radiographer, steps, x ray

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