Pediatric Dental Assistant

1 day ago

Victoria TX, Australia OrthoDent Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

A high quality pediatric dental office in Victoria, Texas, is looking for a pediatric dental assistant. At least some experience in the field is preferred.

Job Description

Position title:  Pediatric Dental Assistant

Purpose: The Pediatric Dental Assistant assists the Dentist in patient clinical procedures and provides treatment, assistance and comfort to patients. The Dental Assistant performs operational and clerical functions relating to the office and patient visits.

Essential Functions:

Provides outstanding customer service with patient as #1 priority; partnering with team members, timely and successfully resolves patient complaints, concerns and questions

Fully assists Dentist in the process of treating patients through chair-side assisting as needed

Takes and develops dental radio-graphs

Records patient's medical history; takes blood pressure and pulse

Serves as an infection control officer, develops infection control protocol and prepares and sterilize instruments and equipment

Helps patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment

Provides patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as placement of a restoration

Teaches patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to improve or maintain oral health including but not limited to tooth brushing, flossing, nutritional counseling

Takes impressions of patients' teeth for study casts; models of teeth

Prepares operatory set up and break down

Sterilizes instruments

Effectively understands and utilizes company dental software, HRIS, applicable Microsoft Suite applications and other internet vehicles as necessary

Understands company's timekeeping system and enters hours worked and PTO appropriately and timely; gains pre-approval from Office Manager for overtime; notifies Office Manager immediately of discrepancy in hours paid through payroll

Maintains facilities and equipment in accordance with hygiene and safety regulations including OSHA; follows required OSHA and Workers' Compensation safety procedures and processes as necessary

Completes continuing education as required by office and by law for certifications including but not limited to Dental Assisting, X-ray, and Nitrous; monitors so that certifications do not expire

Travels as necessary for business related functions and training

Nonessential Functions:

Orders supplies as necessary following office procedures and budget

Performs additional tasks as necessary or assigned to achieve office/company goals

Disclaimer:  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed for this position.  This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The company reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

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