Job Description

Overview: Our dental office provides a wide variety of high-quality, affordable services ranging from routine cleanings to advanced procedures. We are dedicated to delivering outstanding lifetime care and believe that success starts with hiring and nurturing team members who support our business and clinical goals while fostering a collaborative culture.

Responsibilities:

• Perform duties according to the state’s Dental Auxiliaries Table of Permitted Duties.
• Attend to patients and parents' individual needs and expectations.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment; maintain cleanliness of each operatory in compliance with state infection control guidelines.
• Prepare patients for treatment, assist the dentist with procedures, and efficiently complete radiographs and intra-oral images; accurately document all relevant information in the digital patient chart as directed by the dentist.
• Understand and take basic pediatric vital signs.
• Educate patients on postoperative care and general oral health as instructed by the dentist.
• Ensure equipment is maintained according to manufacturer specifications.
• Adhere strictly to all State, Federal, and regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Certifications/licenses/registrations as required by the state (e.g., coronal polishing, radiograph exposure, ultrasonic scaling for orthodontics, pit and fissure sealant application, etc.).
• Associate degree or a one-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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