Dental Assistant

Affordable Smiles

Harvey, LA

Affordable Smiles of Harvey is looking to add an upbeat and reliable teammate to our work family! Full time employees receive benefits including paid time off and holidays, group health insurance, employee discounts and 401k matching.

Position Summary: The dental assistant will assist the dentist in both administrative and clinical duties including: prepare patient for procedure or exam, sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, and prepare materials, and assist during dental procedures. Provide patient and practice support services; including, but not limited to, personal assistance, medical attention, and emotional support.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with dental and medical emergencies according to OSHA and office procedures
• Maintain CPR certification.
• Assist chair side during administration of nitrous oxide.
• Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
• Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
• Clean and polish removable appliances.
• Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
• Record treatment information in patient records.
• Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
• Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.
• Actively provide hand instruments and materials to Dentist, as needed, during exams and procedures in order to help maintain patient comfort and Dentist's efficiency.
• Using and maintaining hazard control protocols as established by OSHA and office standards.
• Must always represent the practice in a professional, pleasant, and cooperative manner.
• Must maintain regular, consistent and punctual attendance in accordance with assigned schedule and time off policies.
• Must be able to comfortably and efficiently handle multiple deadlines and task assignments.
• Must be able to work both independently and cooperatively in team settings.
• Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Other duties and tasks, as assigned periodically.

Experience and Education:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate.