Chairside Dental Assistant

Job Purpose The Chairside Dental Assistant supports the team by contributing to the day to day operations of the clinic and ensuring a positive experience for patients and staff. This role requires professionalism, dependability and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Duties and Responsibilities Sit chairside to relax the patient and hand the dentist proper equipment during appointments Sterilize instruments, prepare dental materials and cements, process and mount radiographs and pour and trim cast molds Responsible for any duties delegated by the Dentist and/or Lead Dental Assistant. This includes any duty for which the dental assistant has received adequate office-based training by the Dentist and/or Lead Dental Assistant to ensure that the dental assistant is properly aware of all requirements and responsibilities of each duty to be performed including taking X-rays once certified Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays) Preventing the spread of infection and disease by maintaining a surgically clean work environment Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment Providing patients with instructions for oral care following treatment Teaching patient’s appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling) Taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth) Create, send and track lab cases Monitor, order and maintain budget for dental supplies Performing office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computer Assisting in updating and maintaining client dental records / charts Maintaining equipment and coordinating any necessary repairs Asking about the patient's medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse as needed Providing support to dentists and other staff as needed Maintaining OSHA and HIPAA compliance Displays the Enhance core values of Continuous Improvement, Selfless Team-First Attitude, Embrace Change, Conquer the Mountain Mentality and Take Initiative Other duties as assigned