Job Information
Dr. Stanley W. Gresham Dental Clinic Dental Assistant in Ironwood, Michigan
Dr. Stanley W. Gresham is seeking applicants to fill a Dental Assistant vacancy.
No experience is necessary. We will train the right candidate.
Responsibilities:
- Provide chairside assistance to Dr. during dental procedures.
- Sterilize and disinfect instruments and operations according to clinic protocols.
- Handle and dispose of infectious and hazardous waste according to clinic protocols.
- Accurately chart results of oral exams, as instructed by Dr.
- Set up and clean up materials and equipment needed for dental procedures.
- Take blood pressures and record them in a chart.
- Greet and seat patients from the waiting room to dental operatories and review reasons for patient's visit.
- Interact with patients, gather information and explain dental procedures.
- Prepare the patient and the operatory for treatment, including updating the patient chart, preparing instruments, etc.
- Monitor nitrous oxide analgesic.
- Answer phone calls, confirm appointments as needed, and schedule appointments.
- Collect payments.
- Prepare patients for procedures, taking x-rays.
- Answer all questions and educate patients.
Dental Skills:
- Ability to take instructions
- Professional bedside manner
- Familiarity with dental tools and treatments
- Willingness to learn Dentrix Dental Software
- Current knowledge of the latest HIPAA, OSHA and CDC regulations and guidelines
- Ability to work in a fast-paced dental clinic