Pedo Dental Assistant
Pedo Dental Assistant
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Job Description
Overview
Our conveniently located office offers a range of affordable high quality dental services-from routine teeth cleanings to complex procedures. We believe that to provide exceptional lifetime care for patients we must hire and grow team members who will support the business and clinical needs of each supported dental office and foster a strong team building culture.
Responsibilities
- Perform functions in accordance with the applicable states Dental Auxiliaries Table of Permitted Duties
- Attend to the patient and parents individual concerns and expectations
- Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment; clean each operatory in accordance with the state applicable infection control guidelines
- Prepare patients for treatment and assist the dentist - complete radiographs and intra-oral pictures of patients in an efficient and timely manner record patient charting and all of the dentists notes in the digital patient chart as directed by the dentist
- Take and understand basic pediatric vital signs
- Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care as directed by the dentist
- Ensure equipment is maintained according to manufacturers guidelines
- Maintain strict compliance with State Federal and other regulations
Qualifications
Certifications/licenses/registrations as mandated by applicable state (e.g. coronal polish radiograph exposure ultrasonic scaling for orthodontic procedures pit and fissure sealant application etc)
Associate degree or one-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Employment Type
Part-Time
