Traveling Periodontist Assistant

Responsible for assisting the Periodontist in rendering patient care, maintaining inventory control in the operatory rooms where treatment is rendered by the dentist, helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, and preparing materials.

• Assist the Periodontist in rendering patient care
• Reinforce preventive maintenance instructions to patients
• Seat and prepare the patients for treatment
• Tend to the patient during dental procedures, while keeping the patient calm and comfortable.
• Clean operatory after treatment procedures along with disinfecting all areas involved in patient care
• Readies tray set-ups for procedures & sterilizes instruments
• Expose digital radiographs
• Takes preliminary impression for needed procedures
• Monitor all lab cases and ensures they are ready for the patient’s appointment
• Monitor lab tracking system
• Maintain the office dental supply inventory control system, the lab tracking system
• Follow OSHA & Company Safety Policies & Procedures
• Retrieve 5 Star Google Reviews
• Other duties as assigned

• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Having the expertise to anticipate patients’ and dentist needs
• Professional appearance and manner
• Computer literacy

• Dental Assistant certificate required
• State of NC X-Ray Certification
• Current CPR Certification Required
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to lift 15-20 lbs

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Non-profit Organizations
• Hospitals and Health Care
• Medical Practices