Dental Assistant

Overview:

We are growing!

The Atlanta Center for Cosmetic Dentistry is an outstanding, upscale practice in Buckhead. We are looking for a full-time, dynamic, high-energy, rock star expanded functions dental assistant!

Do you want to work with a fantastic team?

Are you the type of person who is motivated and has high emotional intelligence?

Do you want to belong to a team that functions at a high level?

We are seeking a positive, hard-working dental assistant who has excellent communication skills with attention to detail. Our team is committed to excellence in all aspects of patient care and dentistry. We are a fast-paced learning environment and believe in the importance of patient relationships built on mutual respect, kindness and trust. If exceptional care and a healthy work culture appeals to you, we would love to meet you.

Competitive pay based on experience. Opportunity for bonuses and along with a full benefit package are offered.

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Responsibilities:

Prepare treatment rooms for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols.

Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.

Provide valuable information to patients and team members by addressing inquiries and requests.

Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.

Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.

Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies, pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.

Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances.

Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.

Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.

Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.

Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.

Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.

Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Other duties as assigned

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Qualifications:

Required Skills:

X-ray license

Experience as a Dental Assistant or completion of a formal Dental Assistant program is preferred.

At DCA we don’t just accept differences — we celebrate them and recognize the value this brings to our patients and employees. DCA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity and consideration are afforded to all qualified applicants and employees. We won't unlawfully discriminate on the basis of gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, Veteran status, sexual orientation, and any other category protected by law.

The DCA team is best characterized by the relationships we have with our patients and each other. We embrace collaboration which is necessary to innovate in today’s changing world of dentistry . Our culture encourages participation, diversity of thought, innovation, and strong execution.

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