Dental Assistant

Dental AssistantJoin Arkansas Periodontal & Implant Associates as a Dental Assistant!Comprehensive Benefits include: Competitive Pay Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Paid Time Off 6 Paid Holidays 401k program On the job trainingAbout Arkansas Periodontal & Implant Associates:Arkansas Periodontal and Implant Associates, are your periodontists in Arkansas, for quality care and advanced periodontal therapy treatments. We are a well-established periodontal practice and devoted to each and every one of our patients and staff members. We educate our patients on how to maintain healthy teeth and gums for a lifetime and work hard to ensure they get the highest level of care on every visit. We have three locations; Fort Smith, Fayetteville and Rogers. Dr. Pierce Osborne, Dr. Michael Curry, Dr. Wes Shelton and Dr. Brandon Breard, provide a full range of services along with dedicated patient care. Our Dental Assistants have the skills, responsibilities, tasks and expectations to assist/support the doctors in delivering exceptional care to all patients under the guidance and support of our periodontist.Working under the Direction of the periodontist, the tasks and responsibilities of a Dental Assistant include but are not limited to:Provides chair-side clinical support to Doctors during periodontal and surgical proceduresGreet and escort patients to treatment rooms and help them feel comfortable and at ease to ensure a positive patient experienceCaptures and processes radiographs and assist with clinical documentation and charting at the direction of the PeriodontistMaintain strict infection control and sterilization protocols for treatment rooms and for periodontal and surgical proceduresProvide patient education and post-operative instructionsMonitors all laboratory cases and ensure they are ready for the next day's scheduleWork collaboratively with the clinical and admirative team to support overall practice successSets up/breaks down rooms and operatories to ensure a safe environment for the patients and DentistsHas a "yes mentality" when helping patientsMakes a positive first impression with patients by phone or in personBe a champion of the Arkansas Periodontal & Implant Associates, Vision, and ValuesMake sure ALL patients have an extraordinary experienceHold self accountable for successful completion of projects, job duties, and all company deliverablesExhibit outstanding customer service with patient as priority; partnering with staff, timely and successfully resolve patient complaints, concerns and questions.Complete continuing education as required for self and staff. Follow required HIPAA and OSHA safety procedures, as necessaryOther duties and responsibilities assignedRequired:High School diploma or equivalentLicense / training as required by their state/county/local licensing agencyX-ray certification as defined by their state / county/local licensing agencyCertifications:Current state / county / local Dental Assisting License as defined by licensing agencyCurrent x-ray certification / license as defined by licensing agencyKnowledge/Skills/Abilities:Competitive, energetic results drivenSelf-starter, Independent worker/thinkerGoal achieverOrganized, safety consciousCustomer Service FocusedComputer proficientAttention to detailLifelong learner, committed to continual educational advancementCan take respectful, constructive feedbackCan complete tasks in a timely manner