Periodontal Assistant Jobs

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic periodontal dental assistant that loves building and maintaining positive relationships with patients who is flexible, and willing to collaborate with other team members. What if you could be rewarded for doing what you love, with a team that supports you, in an environment where there is a shared passion for quality patient care? Your primary role is to provide excellent patient experiences while "in the chair," and overall patient retention. As a valued member of the family, we will support you, and invest in you and your future with medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid holidays, and many other benefits!

Skills/ Abilities

• Assist the doctor and/or hygienist(s), with dental procedures maintain excellent patient service, integrity, flow
• Inventory and order dental supplies.
• Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance, follow safety policies and procedures through OSHA compliance and BBP (Blood-borne Pathogens) Ability to multi-task and remain calm in a rapidly changing environment
• Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new programs.
• Ability to take, develop and “mount” accurate, high quality radiographs/intra-oral photos/CT scan.
• Assist in educating the patients and address their questions and/or concerns to help them feel more comfortable
• Clean, sterilize and prepare the equipment and operatory, prior to and after a patient’s appointment.
• Ensures all consent forms are completed prior to procedure
• Assist the business administrative team in scheduling patients and make post-operative calls.
• Review patient charts prior to doctor arrival, document appropriate patient information and health history during the exam and treatment
• Provide exceptional customer service, with excellent chair-side manner, while demonstrating teamwork
• Four Handed Dentistry- experience with assisting with periodontal/oral surgery procedures.

Education/Certification(s)

• Current certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Analgesia preferred as required by state, or ability to become certified
• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum one year experience assisting in periodontics/oral surgery.
• Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR- BLS) preferred
• Dental Assistant certification, as required by state, or ability to become certified.
• Current radiography certification required.

Benefits

• Opportunity to find your career, not just a job!
• Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, AD&D insurance
• Opportunity for career growth no matter your passion! Clinical, administrative, training.
• Investment in you and your future
• Paid Time Off, 401k , Dental, Vision, Medical Benefits