Dental Assistant Job at JBL New York City
NINJA -No I’m Not Just an Assistant. You are the #1 educator and most trusted in the eyes of the patient. Assist the Doctor(s) chair-side to deliver care that is comfortable, efficient, and productive. This includes preparing the operatory for treatment, taking necessary x-rays, inputting patient information in the software program (chart), etc.
The following responsibilities fall under the scope of Dental Assistant: Assisting
•Serve the Doctor(s) beyond expectation.
•Understand the verbal, assumed, and foreshadowed needs and wants of the Doctor and patients to help improve the efficiency and productivity of the practice.
•Ensure “time integrity” for the Clinical Team, making sure the Doctor’s and patient’s time is never wasted.
•Accurately prepare operatories with the correct instruments prior to each scheduled treatment to mitigate downtime.
•Sterilize instruments to prepare each room for patient visits.
•Maintain all dental equipment including compressor, vacuum, water system, suction lines, light curing units, etc.
•Oversee patient while administering nitrous oxide.
•Assist Doctor during treatment and provide post-op instruction before and after treatment.
•Clean and sterilize operatory after each treatment is completed.
•Take and process x-rays, impressions. Assist in making and cementing crowns/bridges.
•Understand and believe in what constitutes a “Healthy Mouth,” and compare each patient’s mouth to the standard using the “Healthy Mouth Baseline” as a tool.
•Be knowledgeable and promote other dental services such as teeth whitening, Invisalign, night guards, toothbrushes, etc.
•Advise the front office when the Doctor is running more than ten minutes behind so that they may inform scheduled patients. Record keeping
•Input all treatment/treatment plans in the management software program (charts) as necessary; document all sedations as required.
•Ensure patient records are complete and accurate.
•Monitor inventory of supplies, place orders and stock shelves as necessary (within agreed upon budget).
•Prepare lab slips for the Doctor and ensure that pickup and delivery dates are monitored and maintained.
•Advise the front office when patients require additional (or fewer) time units than normal for their upcoming treatment to aid in scheduling efficiency. Other duties
•Keep medical emergency kit updated and current.
•Always abide by OSHA regulations.
•Keep lab and sterilization areas clean and orderly.
•Assist in asking “A” patients for referrals.
•Assist in building a “Trust Factor” with all patients.
•Assist to uncover patients’ “Personal Motivators”.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Dental Assisting: 3 years (Preferred)
- dental assistant: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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