Sattva Endodontics is hiring: Dental Assistant in Davis

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Overview:

This position is primarily responsible for assisting the dentists during the examination and treatment of patients.

Responsibilities:

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Opens office and operatories by turning on all computers, setting up sterilization for the day, and ensuring rooms are ready for the first treatment.
• Obtains dental radiographs and cone beam scans on patients and reports findings to the doctor.
• Provide a high level of patient experience through communicating comfort options, patient education, and treatment expectations.
• Assists dentists in the management of medical and dental emergencies.
• Provides post-operative instructions prescribed by the dentist.
• Maintains clinical notes for patients documenting pertinent information in the patient charts.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and procedures.
• Properly closes out operatories at the end of shift to assure operatories are clean and restocked and patient ready.
• Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipates needed supplies, and communicates the need to the Manager.
• Assists with daily office cleaning responsibilities.

Please note that additional responsibilities may be assigned.

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent

DA/RDA certificate

X-ray license

EXPERIENCE:

Dental Assistant experience with endo experience preferred but willing to train

Knowledge of dental practice and procedures preferred

Knowledge of dental radiographs

COMPETENCIES:

To perform the job satisfactorily, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Technical Skills Assesses own strength and weaknesses; pursues training development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
• Interpersonal Skills Maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others ideas and tries new things
• Oral Communications Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions
• Written Communication Writes clearly and informatively; able to read and interpret written information
• Quality Management Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Diversity Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment
• Ethics Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values
• Organizational Support Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organizations goals and values; respects diversity
• Planning/Organizing Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently
• Professionalism Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments
• Quality Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality
• Attendance/Punctuality Is consistently at work on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time
• Dependability Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan