Monticciolo Family and Sedation Dentistry, PLLC is hiring: Dental Assistant in N

Overview:

Busy, privately owned dental office, is seeking an energetic, knowledgeable and experienced Dental Assistant for a key provider at our flagship office in New Port Richey! Great opportunity for a strong Dental Assistant, including Sedation experience. Sedation training may be available for the right person. Our company features 12 locations with opportunity for internal growth. The ideal candidate will have a lot of experience in making temps, experience with Dentrix, building strong rapport and providing exemplary support for our key doctor. We look forward to our next oustanding Dental Assistant!

• Competetive wage
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Bonus Potential
• Health Insurance
• 401k

• Provides superior chair-side clinical support and assisting to Doctors and Hygienists which includes but is not limited to; charting, patient education, Operatory set-up and clean-up.
• Manages the patient flow; redirects efforts to respond to changes, prioritizes next Operatory room for the Doctors, and updates the Doctors on the patients status.
• Welcomes and greets patients in the reception area and provides a personal introduction including name and position.
• Takes and processes X-Rays.
• Performs patient hand-offs.
• Enters and updates patient treatment plans at the direction of the treating Doctor using the company operational system.
• Verifies the patients clinical service needs were exceeded and takes appropriate action when visits do not meet expectations.
• Escorts the patient to check-out.
• Completes sterilization processes for equipment and Operatory.
• Monitors all laboratory cases and ensures they are ready for the next days schedule.
• Maintains emergency kids and first aid supplies, emergency medications, and oxygen tank.
• Follows maintenance schedules for the processor, autoclave, and compressor on a weekly basis.
• Identifies, reports and follows up on any maintenance issues in the office including dental equipment and hand pieces.
• Maintains and updates the MSDS binder.
• Follows OSHA regulations and MFSD safety requirements, including compliance with HIPPA guidelines, CPR, X-rays, and other required certifications and registrations.
• Maintains and updates annual CE requirements as specified by the state.
• Miscellaneous other duties as directed by supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Education Level: High School or diploma or GED
• Job Related/Industry Experience: Minimum 1 year job related experience, 5 years or more dental experience preferred. Sedation training preferred.
• State Requirements where specified
• Physical Requirements: Mostly walking, talking, standing, and updating information in computer systems