Dental Assistant

Company: LRH Dentistry
Location: Harrisburg
Posted on: January 19, 2023

Job Description:

LRH Dentistry is looking for a knowledgeable, dedicated Experienced Dental Assistant to join our team as a floater between doctors. The Experienced Dental Assistant ensures that quality patient care is a priority; they are an essential part of the team that helps the dentist to set up equipment, educate and prepare patients for treatment, and aid the dentist in the safe and efficient execution of procedures and record and document procedures as directed by the Practice Leader and Dentist.
Schedule: Floater: Mon- Thurs 7 am - 5 pm Experienced Dental Assistant Duties/Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for treatment in a timely, pleasant, and professional manner
• Work with various Drs. in the practice as needed
• Sterilize and prepare instruments for tray setups prior to dental procedures.
• Take diagnostic digital imaging as prescribed by the dentists.
• Practicing within the legal scope of Expanded Functions Dental Assistant duties with certification.
• Maintain meticulous records on patient charts and documents.
• Breakdown rooms according to infection control protocols between patients.
• Communicate patient and equipment needs with coworkers Experienced Dental Assistant Required Skills/Abilities
  • Adhere to OSHA guidelines, HIPAA Privacy Policy, and SDM clinical operating procedures
  • Work with and maintain all dental equipment
  • Positively contribute to a respectful and collaborative working environment with coworkers
  • Facilitate patient comfort, care, and satisfaction at all times
  • Present to work during scheduled shifts (see office manual for specifics) Experienced Dental Assistant Education and Experience
    • At least 3 years of dental assisting experience, preferred
    • Current CPR certification
    • Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Certification preferred Experienced Dental Assistant Physical Requirements
      • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
      • Prolonged periods of standing and bending
      • Must be able to lift Benefits for Full-Time Employees*
        • PTO
        • Medical
        • Vision
        • Dental
        • 401(k) Eligibility
        • Paid office closure days
        • Uniform allowance, and many others! *Benefits subject to change* Our Mission & Values: Drive All Decisions and Actions "To Make Our Teams, Patients, and Practices Happier and Healthier!" Positive Energy - We are enthusiastic, empathetic, compassionate, optimistic, generous, kind, and passionate. Partnership - Work collaboratively together to achieve shared goals. We accomplish more together than as individuals. We are better together. Communication - Set clear expectations and feedback to our patients and team members. Growth - We strive to improve continuously and are goal-oriented. We always grow in all ways PI200420159

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