Dental Assistant Job at Smile Cleveland Robert E Block DMD in Willoughby
Smile Cleveland Robert E Block DMD, Willoughby, OH, United States
Job Description
We are seeking the right candidate to complete our ever growing, beautiful, high tech practice. We are searching for a Dental Assistant at this time, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
At Smile Cleveland, Robert E Block, DMD we seek to provide our patients with 5 star service that is focused on our patient's long term well being. We offer a competitive package and are looking for someone of high integrity, high character, and high value standards to deliver the best patient experience possible. Please apply today if this is the type of environment you would like to be a part of and continue to help build!
The duties of an Assistant are not limited to the functions below. The expanded functions that dental assistants are allowed to perform in a dental office are dictated by Ohio's dental board.
- Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
- Capturing quality dental radiographs (x-rays)
- Perform efficient and accurate procedures as directed by the Dentist, while maintaining the schedule and patient flow
- Carryout infection control protocol- preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
- Providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, as directed by the Dentist
- With the direction of the Dentist, education patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (e.g., toothbrushing, flossing, home care)
- Taking impressions of patients' teeth for diagnostic casts
- Inventory
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certificate, if applicable
- 1 year dental practice experience (Preferred); recent grads will be considered
- X-Ray Certification
- CPR Certification (we can assist with obtaining this)
- CBCT/Digital x-ray experience (Preferred)
- Prior experience with dental management software - Dentrix Ascend preferred, but will train the right candidate
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Dedication to provide high quality, comprehensive chairside care
- Ability to comply with safety procedures, rules, and regulations in order to maintain a clean and safe working environment
- Strong working knowledge of dental terminology, equipment, and practices