Endodontic Dental Assistant ConfidentialGermantown, TN 38138 We are looking for an outstanding dental assistant who will complement our practice by providing an exceptional patient experience and help keep our office running smoothly.
The best candidate is skilled, pleasant, hard-working, honest, trustworthy, detail-oriented, organized, dependable, punctual and very supportive to the doctor and co-workers.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Set up rooms for treatment (instruments, supplies, etc.)
- Assist the dentist during procedures
- Take patient x-rays
- Provide superior direct patient care
- Compose and send correspondence to referring doctors
- Clean and sterilize instruments according to regulations
- Keep the treatment rooms clean and well-stocked
- Maintain accurate patient records
- As needed, provide administrative support to the front office
- Other duties as needed
SKILLS:
- Proven experience as dental assistant
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health andamp; safety regulations
- Good computer skills/ability to use dental software
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Attention to detail and well-organized
- RDA/x-ray certification in TN
- CPR certified
- Additional certification or training is a plus