Dental Assistant – Endodontics Specialty

We are a small Endodontic Specialty office located in Pierre, SD seeking a registered or soon to be registered dental assistant. Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday 7:30 AM to 5:00PM with emergency hours available on Fridays. Pay range is $22 to $28/ hour with increase after probation period. We value creating a calm and welcoming environment for our patients, while also providing high quality endodontic care.

Qualifications

Graduation from an approved school for dental assisting, or any such combination of education, experience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority
Must possess dental assistant license and valid radiology within six (6) months of hire
Knowledge of dental terminology and record keeping
Knowledge of instruments, materials, and standardized dental procedures used for oral examinations, general dental care, and chair-side assistance
Knowledge of latest and most recent sterilization and infection control techniques
Knowledge of procedures and materials for taking radiographs
Dexterity in passing dental instruments and materials and in manipulating suctioning and retraction apparatus in patient’s mouth when assisting at chair-side
Knowledge of dental anatomy, related oral anatomy, technical methods and practices of dentistry, and working characteristics of dental instruments and materials sufficient to make preparations, and provide chair-side assistance
Knowledge and skill to operate, adjust, maintain, and clean dental X-ray equipment and material, including skill in positioning patient and film to achieve proper angles for dental radiographs
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing

Benefits

·         401K

·         401K Matching at 3% and Profit Share

·         Health Insurance, Dental and Vision

·         Paid Time Off as well as additional time paid when doctor is out of office

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll support our mission to provide high-quality endodontic care to all patients, ensuring a welcoming and compassionate experience for everyone
You’ll assist with procedures, maintain a clean and safe environment, and contribute to improving the oral health of those who rely on us
Greet, receive, and prepare patients for treatment
Assist patients in completing medical history statements
Prepare instruments and materials needed for treatment
Responsible for preparation and setup of instruments, materials, and equipment necessary for each procedure
Facilitate in the triage of emergency patients
Record examination and treatment as relayed by dentists; provide chair-side assistance during oral examination and restorative treatments; and retract tissue, cheek, and tongue as required
Answer phones, call patients to fill cancellations, and maintain a short-call list to ensure productive time utilization
Schedule appointments, do routine reception work, and accurately record information on patient records and office reports
Help implement processing of encounters, billing, and bookkeeping procedures
Properly acquire records and file patient information
Clean instruments; sterilize instruments using manufacturer’s latest recommended autoclave
Responsible for cleaning and sterilization of instruments and disinfecting equipment and work areas
Take necessary radiographs ordered by dentists
Operate and maintain dental X-ray equipment to take a full range of dental intra- and extra-oral radiographs such as CBCT, periapicals and radiographs
Maintain a number of logs, reports, records, and files relating to radiographs taken
Perform clean, neat, and orderly clinic maintenance
Abide by infection control and current program policies and procedures
Clean, polish, and/or oil equipment and work areas
Maintain supply level inventories and cleanliness of dental units utilizing infection control standards based on OSHA guidelines, and clinic policy
Keep inventory of supplies and materials as well as maintain thorough and accurate documentation of inventory
Assist dental team in expediting patient care whenever possible
Maintain overall organization of the dental office area
Seek professional continuing education in order to improve or maintain knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide efficient, effective, and appropriate dental care to patients
Perform other such duties and functions as may be necessary or incidental to the proper performance of this position
 

Please call our office at 605-220-8222 or send your resume and references to our email brian@hermansonendo.com.