Dental Assistant

Job Title
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Dental Assistant
Department/Location
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Operations
Reports to: Dental Practice Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Company Overview

Destiny Dental is an affiliate of Pro Smile, one of the fastest-growing dental organizations, with a vast network of multi-specialty practices across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Washington D.C., and Maryland. Our practices are led by top-tier dentists who are committed to providing exceptional patient care while offering a supportive environment for dental professionals to thrive. We focus on delivering personalized, gentle care to our patients and creating a collaborative workplace with opportunities for mentorship, growth, and ongoing training.

As a Dental Assistant, you will help support the clinical needs of our patients and doctors. The duties of a dental Assistant are very important for the functionality of our dental offices. These duties can include patient care, recordkeeping, and appointment scheduling. As a Dental Assistant, you will work under the supervision of dentists and work closely with dental hygienists in their day-to-day activities.

• Clearly demonstrate knowledge of dental instruments and assess the dentist in rendering patient care chairside.
• Maintain inventory control in the operatories where treatment is rendered by the Provider.
• Adhering to OSHA, HIPAA, and CDC guidelines.
• Deliver world class patient interactions related to scheduling, follow up treatment, post-surgical information and record keeping.
• Be able to perform basic lab procedures such as take impressions, pour models, and prepare cases for external labs.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or GED required
• Easily able to learn new technologies and systems required and demonstrates a desire to learn
• Applicable licensing required for the state in which you will work:
  
  Dental Radiologic Technologist (DRT) license or willing to pursue licensure immediately required.
• Radiation Health and Safety certificate
• Certified Dental Assistant certificate preferred
• 1+ years work experience as a Dental Assistant
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Requires some flexibility in scheduling, such as the ability to work evenings and weekends as needed

• Knowledge of dental instruments and patient care.
• Ability to clearly communicate medical information to professional practitioner sand/or the general public.
• Excellent organization, prioritization, follow up, analytical and time management
• skills with ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.

At Pro Smile, we are committed to supporting the health and well-being of our employees and their families. We offer the following benefits for Full Time Benefits Eligible Positions (35+ hours per week) and Part Time Benefits Eligible Positions (30-35 hours per week):

• Medical Insurance:
  Choice of five comprehensive Aetna medical plans, including options with low copays, deductible-sharing, and national provider networks.
• Dental Insurance:
  Met Life plans offering preventative, basic, major, and orthodontic coverage options.
• Vision Insurance:
  Davis and UHC vision plans with annual exams, eyewear allowances, and contact lens benefits.
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts:
  Pre-tax savings accounts for medical, dependent care, and healthcare expenses.
• Life & Disability Insurance:
  Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, with voluntary life, short-term, and long-term disability plans.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Identity Theft & Fraud Protection
• Legal Support Services
• Discount Programs (including pet insurance, travel, theme parks,…