Dental Assistant

Job Description

Dental Associates of North AL Decatur & Children's Dental Assistant Full Time

Dental Associates of North Alabama Decatur & Children's is excited to announce that we are hiring for an energetic, fun filled Dental Assistant for our Decatur office.

This full-time position is perfect for a strong, confident and well skilled team player that will operate with the values of our patients. This position requires 2 years of chairside experience.

Job Duties May Include:

Greets patients in waiting area and escorts patients to the operatory

Assists the dentist in the administration of treatment at the chair side as required or directed by the dentist

Maintain a sterile and neat working environment according to current infection control procedures

Review the health history, make chart entries under the direction of the dentist and assure completion of forms and signatures

Assume the responsibility associated with any duties that may be delegated by the dentist

Familiarize the patient with the aspects of their dental visit and provide support and compassion to that patient when it is needed

Stock operatories and maintain clinical supply inventory

Review daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments

Supervise preventive maintenance of dental equipment

Take digital radiographs

Follow practice protocols: quality assurance, biohazards, infection control, referral, emergency medicine, implants, perio program and emergency treatment

Schedule:

Monday: 7am - 4pm

Tuesday: 7am - 4pm

Wednesday: 7am - 3pm

Thursday: 7am - 3pm

Friday: OFF