Pediatric Dental Assistant
Company: Dental Care Alliance
Location: South Bend
Posted on: April 26, 2024
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Job Description:
Overview:We are looking for a Pediatric Dental Assistant in
South Bend, Indiana to assist our clinical team by providing a high
level of patient care and satisfaction while operating in a
team-based environment. This person will handle a variety of
clinical duties for dental office operations that range in
complexity and skill with plenty of room to learn and grow. All
aspects of the job require an exceptional level of customer service
and communication skills. $22-$25/hr.#CHAResponsibilities:Prepares
treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and
protocols.Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming,
comforting, seating, and draping patient.Provides information to
patients and employees by answering questions 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 assignedQualifications:Required
Skills:X-ray licenseExperience working as a Dental Assistant, or
training from a formal Dental Assistant programAt DCA we dont 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 todays changing world of dentistry . Our
culture encourages participation, diversity of thought, innovation,
and strong execution.Go further with an Allyby Jobble
Keywords: Dental Care Alliance, Mishawaka , Pediatric Dental Assistant, Healthcare , South Bend, Indiana
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