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Posted on October 05, 2024 by Employer details Westend Dental
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*Job Overview* We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Dental Assistant to join our dynamic dental practice. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in providing high-quality patient care and assisting the dental team in various procedures. This position requires a proactive individual who is committed to maintaining a safe and efficient clinical environment while ensuring patient comfort. *Duties* - Assist dentists during examinations and procedures, employing four-handed dentistry techniques. - Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials according to aseptic techniques and infection control protocols. - Ability to take X-rays. - Take and record vital signs of patients prior to procedures. - Maintain accurate medical documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations. - Manage patient records using electronic health record systems such as Epic. - Provide education to patients regarding oral hygiene, post-operative care, and treatment plans. - Perform basic dental procedures under the supervision of a dentist, including taking impressions for prosthodontics. - Ensure all equipment is properly sterilized and maintained in accordance with infection control standards. - Assist with medical coding for insurance purposes as needed. *Skills* - Proficiency in prosthodontics and familiarity with four-handed dentistry practices. - Strong understanding of aseptic techniques and infection control measures. - Ability to accurately take vital signs and document them appropriately. - Knowledge of medical documentation practices, including HIPAA compliance. - Familiarity with medical coding processes is a plus. - Solid understanding of dental anatomy to assist effectively during procedures. - Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact with patients and the dental team effectively. - Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in managing patient records and office tasks. Join our team as a Dental Assistant where you can make a meaningful impact on patient care while advancing your career in the dental field! Qualifications - Chairside assisting - Dental terminology - 3D scanner experience - General dentistry knowledge - Prosthodontics skills - Endodontics expertise - Aseptic technique proficiency - Anatomy knowledge - HIPAA compliance understanding - Vital signs monitoring capability - Medical documentation and coding experience Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $40,000.00-$52,140.50 per year Schedule: * 10 hour shift * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday * No weekends Experience: * Dental Assisting: 1 year (required) Licence/Certification: * Certified Dental Assistant (required) Work Location: In person- LocationKingston, ON
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$40,000 to $52,140.5YEAR annually
- Terms of employment Full time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source indeed.com #9475506763
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