Traveling Periodontist Assistant

Responsibilities

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

• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Having the expertise to anticipate patient’s 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, and Medical Practices