Dental Assistant Job in Hoover, Alabama

(Job ID: 510408)

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Spectra Dental Specialist | Dental Assistant | Full Time Spectra Dental Specialist is looking for a Dental Assistant one who is a great team player and has a passion for dentistry while providing exceptional patient care. Job Duties: -Greets patients in waiting area and escorts patients to the operatory. -Assists the dentist in the administration of treatment at the chair side as required or directed by the dentist. -Maintain a sterile and neat working environment according to current infection control procedures. -Review the health history, make chart entries under the direction of the dentist and assure completion of forms and signatures. -Assume the responsibility associated with any duties that may be delegated by the dentist. -Familiarize the patient with the aspects of their dental visit and provide support and compassion to that patient when it is needed. -Stock operatories and maintain clinical supply inventory. -Review daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments. -Assist in front office procedures if time allows or need is determined by the Dentist or Office Manager. -Supervise preventive maintenance of dental equipment. -Take digital radiographs. -Follow practice protocols: quality assurance, biohazards, infection control, referral, emergency medicine, implants, perio program and emergency treatment. May perform the following procedures: -Remove excess cement from supragingival surfaces of teeth with hand instrument or floss. -Size stainless steel crowns, temporary crowns and bands. -Temporary cementation and removal of temporary crowns and removal of orthodontic bands. -Placement of orthodontic separators. -Placement and ligation of arch wires. -Placement of post-extraction and periodontal dressings. -Take bite registrations for diagnostic models for case study only. Qualifications, Education, and Experience: -Must have 1-2 years of experience -Dentrix experience -Some front desk experience helpful Schedule: Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm Smile Partners Recruitment is the exclusive recruiting partner for a network of independent neighborhood practices and boutique groups located throughout Michigan, Georgia, Illinois, and Alabama. These affiliated offices are higher-end fee-for-service and/or select PPO-based, doctor led practices, with long standing reoccurring patients and strong reputations.