Eastern Shore Endodontics
Dental Assistant
Eastern Shore Endodontics, Salisbury, Maryland, United States, 21801
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Overview:This position is primarily responsible for assisting the dentists during the examination and treatment of patients.We have an excellant starting salary as well as health benefits and a 401K plan.Eastern Shore Endodontics has been in practice on the Eastern Shore of Maryland for over 40 years. Come join our very dedicated team.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.Provides post-operative instructions prescribed by the dentist.Collaborates with front and back office to ensure dentists schedules run smoothly and efficiently in addition to communicating treatment plan with Front Desk team.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.Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA.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 equivalentEXPERIENCE:Dental Assistant experienceKnowledge of dental practice and procedures preferredKnowledge of dental radiographsKnowledge of dental software programs
REQUIRED CERTIFICATION:Maryland State Dental Radiology License
Overview:This position is primarily responsible for assisting the dentists during the examination and treatment of patients.We have an excellant starting salary as well as health benefits and a 401K plan.Eastern Shore Endodontics has been in practice on the Eastern Shore of Maryland for over 40 years. Come join our very dedicated team.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.Provides post-operative instructions prescribed by the dentist.Collaborates with front and back office to ensure dentists schedules run smoothly and efficiently in addition to communicating treatment plan with Front Desk team.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.Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA.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 equivalentEXPERIENCE:Dental Assistant experienceKnowledge of dental practice and procedures preferredKnowledge of dental radiographsKnowledge of dental software programs
REQUIRED CERTIFICATION:Maryland State Dental Radiology License