Registered Dental Asst

Registered Dental AssistantIf you are a motivated and reliable person with exceptional customer service skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, come join Holston Medical Group. We are looking for friendly, courteous employees to ensure a positive patient experience and welcome a teamwork environment.What We Offer:Company paid Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment InsuranceCompany paid Long Term Disability Insurance401(k) and Roth Retirement plan with Company ContributionsMedical, Dental, Vision, and additional Life and STD InsuranceHealth Savings Account Plan with company contributionsPaid time offPaid Sick timePaid HolidaysAnd more!General Summary: The Dental Assistant assists with oral surgery and other procedures under the direct supervision of a Dentist or Oral Surgeon. The person in this position is responsible for laboratory duties, obtaining and maintaining patient dental histories and escorting patients. The Dental Assistant is responsible for providing quality, compassionate care to patients consistent with the policies and procedures set by the organization.Main Responsibilities:Greet patients with compassion and a friendly faceEscort patients to and from front desk and procedure room/recovery areaObtain dental history and/or records from patient (review patient health history), ensure that the health history is updated for all returning patientsRecord patient charting and all physician notes in the Electronic Medical Record as directedEnsure the physician has reviewed treatment record, consents, and health historyPrepare patients for examinationsActively participate in the patient's experience by striving to keep your patient focused on optimal treatment while attending to their individual concerns and promoting the good qualities of your physicianMaintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment where your patients feel comfortable; prepare patients for treatment, and assist the doctors - thereby enabling them to provide efficient, quality dental treatment.Hand instruments and materials to oral surgeon and keep patients' mouths dry and clear by using suction or other devicesHold airways during surgery and monitor patients during recoveryRecords findings and change barriers during surgeryPrepare tray setups for dental procedures and maintain adequate supply levels in each operatory, replenishing as neededComplete radiographs and intra-oral pictures of patients as appropriateSterilize instruments/equipment as neededClean each operatory in accordance with the American Dental Association guidelinesPerform laboratory duties: molds, grinding, prepare materials for making molds, etc.Use patient first values in assisting patients with needsInstruct patients on postoperative and general oral health careEnsure to follow policies and procedures set by Holston Medical GroupMaintain communication with Dentist/Oral Surgeon to ensure that patients' needs are taken care ofMaintain an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor in accordance with Company policyMaintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g., OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, HR policies and practices)Education/Experience/Knowledge:High School diploma or equivalent requiredDA/RDA preferred0 -2 years' experienceCPR certifiedMust be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the dental fieldMust possess excellent communication skillsAbility to work in a team environment and collaborate with othersWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.