Dental Assistant Job Opening

Dental Assistant

American Dental Partners Inc.

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Category: Dental Assistant

Category: Dental Assistant
Affiliate: Cumberland Dental
Location: Tuscaloosa, AL

Position Summary:

Job Details

As a Dental Assistant with our practice, you will be responsible for assisting our providers in delivering quality care to patients.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a team environment, have a “can do” personality, and be able to complete their assigned work in a timely fashion. In addition, a Dental Assistant must display open communication to co-workers and a commitment to patient satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Understand and demonstrate proper sterilization, biohazard and infection control procedures in compliance with protocol.
  • Demonstrate complete knowledge of dental terminology, instruments, maintenance, and proper tray setups.
  • Perform all chairside procedures efficiently.
  • Properly take, develop and mount all radiographs.
  • Efficiently direct patient flow through teamwork and communication.
  • Perform all necessary lab procedures.
  • Responsible for stocking treatment areas/carts and dental related facility inventory.
  • Uphold a positive rapport with staff members and patients at all times.
  • Ability to identify and explain chart sticker numbers as they relate to financial arrangements and specialty referral.
  • Demonstrate safe and cost effective practices when utilizing supplies and equipment.
  • Assist office in achieving defined goals.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • One year certified dental assistant program; or
  • Six months on-the-job experience; or
  • High school diploma and demonstrated ability to assume dental assistant responsibilities.
  • Current dental assistant license is required in certain states.
  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of dental records and documentation.
  • Ability to perform basic computer functions.
  • Comply with protocols and standards.
  • Exercise knowledge of dental instruments and terminology.
  • Support shared vision and values.