Job detail

Traveling Pediatric Dental Assistant

Dr Lane & Associates

#Inventory Management #OSHA #Patient Care #Dental Assistant #Sterilization #Radiographs #Chairside Assisting #Pediatric Dentistry #X-Ray Certification

Quick overview

Assist dentists in providing pediatric patient care and managing chairside procedures. Maintain operatory cleanliness, sterilize instruments, and manage dental supply inventory and lab tracking systems.

Requirements summary

Must possess a Chairside Dental Assistant Certificate, State of NC X-Ray Certification, and a High School Diploma or GED. Candidates must be able to lift 15-20 lbs and demonstrate professional communication skills.

high schoolprofessional certificateOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal CommunicationPatient CareComputer LiteracyOSHA ComplianceInventory ControlSterilizationRadiographyDental ImpressionsLab Tracking

Job description

Responsible for traveling to designated practices and assisting the dentist in rendering patient care, maintaining inventory control in the operatories where treatment is rendered by the dentist, and maintaining public area appearance. The chairside dental assistant receives patient treatment supervision from the dentist.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

Daily/Weekly/Monthly Tasks will include, but are not limited to

Assist the dentist in rendering patient care
Reinforces preventive maintenance instructions to patients
Seats and prepares the patients for treatment
Cleans operatory after treatment procedures
Readies tray set-ups for procedures
Monitors the operatory supply levels
Shares maintenance duties as required
Sterilizes instruments
Exposes and develops radiographs
Takes preliminary impression for needed procedures
Monitors prosthetic cases and ensures they are ready for the patient’s appointment
Monitors lab tracking system
Maintain the office dental supply inventory control system, the lab tracking system, and OSHA
Other duties as assigned

Skills and Attributes
· Good planning and organizational skills
· Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
· Having the expertise to anticipate patient’s and dentist needs
· Professional appearance and manner
· Computer literacy

Job Specifications

· Chairside Dental Assistant Certificate
· State of NC X-Ray Certification
· High School Diploma or GED
· Ability to lift 15-20 lbs.