Dental Assistant Job at Valley Dental in Trussville

For our busy dental practice, we’re looking for an experienced, self-motivated, and detail oriented dental assistant. You’ll assist with patient preparation, prepare and sterilize instruments, room setup, support our dentist in a wide range of procedures, assist with patient care, ensure a clean and organized treatment environment, and manage patient records. You should be proficient in taking dental x-rays and provide excellent patient care to succeed in this position. Experience with dental implant surgeries and intraoral scanning is encouraged.

Dental assistants should be well-organized and meticulous in their work. You should be able to follow directions and adhere to the rules of the dental practice. We want you to be capable of delivering direct or indirect patient care and ensuring that office procedures run smoothly.

We are seeking someone who is self-motivated with a positive attitude, has excellent communication skills, and thrives working collaboratively with the team to ensure a smooth, efficient, and welcoming experience for our patients. A strong work ethic and dedication to maintaining high standards of care are essential.

Dental Assistant Duties & Responsibilities:

• Welcome patients to the dental practice

• Prepare patients for treatment or exams, ensuring their comfort

• Organize and set up instruments, equipment and materials needed

• Sterilize instruments according to regulations

• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry

• Assist the dentist through dental surgeries

• Intraoral scanning

• Fabricating temporary crowns

• Undertake lab tasks as instructed

• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions

• Keep the dental operatory clean and well-stocked

• Schedule appointments

• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payments

• When necessary, assist dentists in the management of medical and dental emergencies

• Making sure medical and dental histories, as well as patient vital signs, are gathered and recorded

• Maintain dental equipment inventory and order dental supplies

Dental Assistant Requirements:

• Proven experience as a dental assistant (3 years encouraged)

• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods

• Experience with dental implant surgeries

• Understanding of health and safety regulations

• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing and cement clean up

• Good computer skills

• Excellent communication and people skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Must be well-organized and reliable

• High school diploma

• Graduate of a dental assistant school is preferred