Dental Assistant Job in Duluth, GA 30096
(Job ID: 414401)

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Experienced Dental Assistant - Excellent compensation and FULL BENEFITS Experienced expanded duties Dental assistant Experienced Dental Hygiene Assistant - Competitive Pay and Full Benefits Duluth, Ga Job Type Full- time Covid Vaccination required Description Are you seeking a career with a growing company? A place where you can make an impact in the community? Then Positive Impact Health Centers is the company for you. The newly established Dental Center is a part of Positive Impact Health Centers (PICH) known as a community leader in providing Care. PIHC assures that clients have the best opportunity and access to achieve high-quality Dental care and outcomes. We are looking for an experienced dental assistant with expanded duties and an experienced dental Hygiene assistant To begin clinical operations in our brand new high quality high tech dental facility! What makes us different? We offer our employees the following Health wellness day per quarter Parental leave Holiday and earned Paid time off Free parking at our locations/ bus line accessibility Automatic 3% safe harbor and 2% profit-sharing retirement program 100% allotted for Healthcare benefit elections for employees and 50% allotted for employeesand#39; spouse/ children JOB SUMMARY: The Assistant is a professional with a friendly attitude and the ability to multitask while assisting with Client oral care. This individual performs basic supportive Dental procedures specified by the state dental practice act and by rule of the Georgia board of dentistry This position description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this position description. ***Requirement: Due to the nature of the High-risk patients PIHC treats and the liability in the Healthcare portion of care provided to patients, PIHC must require Covid Vaccination. Candidates not vaccinated or not willing to become vaccinated cannot be considered. Summary of General Duties: Helping with administrative tasks in the office such as scheduling and record-keeping Preparing and taking X-rays and images of clients Greeting clients upon arrival Teaching and advising clients on proper oral hygiene and post operative care Assisting the dentist with Dental procedures Sterilizing equipment and following proper hygienic protocol Managing the inventory of dental equipment and supplies Assisting the Hygienist with procedures and charting as necessary. Reviews the Hygienist / Doctors schedule and helps maintain client flow throughout the day. Reviews the clients’ chart prior to patient care and doctor arrival and anticipates the Hygienist’s / Doctor needs for each client. Sets up and prepares dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established regulations and guidelines. Monitors hygiene / Doctor schedules and help to fill cancellations internally and through re-call. Performs efficient and accurate procedures to help maintain the schedule and patient flow. Provides excellent customer service to help ensure a smooth and comfortable visit for the client. Cleans the client’s room after treatment. Adheres to confidentiality, state, federal, and HIPPA laws and guidelines with regard to the client’s records. Follows OSHA and company safety policies and procedures Ensures treatment areas are fully stocked. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Position 1 Lead assistant must have expanded duties qualifications Position 2 hygiene assistant must have dental assisting or hygiene assisting experience Bilingual preferred Experienced in working with culturally diverse populations Must have great communication skills, (writing, spelling, listening, and speaking) and interpersonal skills Knowledge and understanding of good oral hygiene Knowledge of various dental procedures and instruments Ability to perform basic dental procedures such as coronal polishing, Imaging and radiography, dental impressions, and various Hygiene assisting procedures Customer service skills Ability to perform office management tasks such as scheduling appointments, and ordering supplies Knowledge of dental technology Excellent communication skills and organizational skills Knowledge of Dentrix technology preferred Digital Radiography certification required Education and Experience: Previous experience with HIV and/or Infectious Diseases is preferred. Dentrix experience is also preferred. High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of three years of Hygiene Assisting/ Assisting experience is required. Valid Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), Certification, and a current CPR Card. Radiology Certification Must be a graduate from a Dental Assisting Program approved by the State Board or approved training program. NOTES: Positive Impact Health Centers, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, or covered veteran status. Recreational drugs, weapons, and violence are not permitted on agency property or at any agency events or programs. The above job description represents the general nature, primary duties and responsibilities, and qualifications for the work performed by employees within this job, but is not a comprehensive and exhaustive list. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned, and specific duties, responsibilities, and activities within the core nature of the job may chan