Dental Assistant

Position Summary

Performs a variety of dental assisting duties while promoting quality dental care for patients and a safe environment of minimal stress. Assists the doctor, teaches patients how to care for their teeth and oral appliances, communicates effectively with patients and/or parents, maintains equipment and inventory, and follows universal precautions and all OSHA requirements. Follows office protocol by maintaining a safe workplace for employees and contractors;

maintaining the hazardous chemicals labeling system; adhering to infection control protocol, and the management of all aspects of infectious and/or hazardous waste. Facilitates the work flow and patient flow, patient safety / patient education and participation in treatment acceptance by patients.

Must be able to meet the physical requirements and demands of an active position, including but not limited to extended durations of standing, walking, stooping, bending and sitting; manual dexterity; good eye‑hand coordination; visual abilities (depth perception, ocular focus, close vision, color vision, and peripheral vision), and adequate hearing to perform daily work. Must be able to adjust physically and emotionally to a spontaneous, fast‑paced and hectic environment.

• Exceptional human relation and patient skills
• Ability to work with people of all ages
• Ability to handle conflict and get along with people
• Ability to maintain an outgoing, friendly attitude with patients and staff even under pressure
• Ability to work with interruptions and to manage multiple priorities (multi‑task)
• Accuracy to write clearly, concisely, logically, and legibly
• Manual dexterity
• Ability to complete tasks within a specified time frame