Dental Assistant

Company:  Dental Care Alliance
Location: Atlanta
Closing Date: 21/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Overview

We are currently looking for a Dental Assistant to work at our office Imagix Vinings located in Atlanta, Georgia 30339. This is a full-time position with the days Mon-Thurs. The ideal Candidate must have an x-ray license for the state of Georgia and preferred to have their EFDA certification is preferred. We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefit package!  

Responsibilities
  • Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
  • Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.
  • Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
  • Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.
  • Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
  • Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies, pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
  • Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances.
  • Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.
  • Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
  • Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.
  • Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
  • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
  • Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications

Required Skills:

  • High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Completion of Dental Assisting Program preferred
  • EFDA certification, preferred
  • X-ray license for the state of GA, required
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