Dental Assistant @ Naples Center For Cosmetic Dentistry Napoli

Dental Assistant @ Naples Center For Cosmetic Dentistry
Napoli
Campania, Napoli

OverviewIf you have an outgoing personality with excellent communication skills, have dental knowledge and experience working as a Dental Assistant, we would love to meet you. This is a full-time position working in a 'state-of-the-art" modern dental practice located in Naples, FL. Duties include but are not limited to: Prepare patients for treatments, take records, impressions, or x-rays, select and set up instruments & equipment as needed, assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry to name a few. To be considered for this position you must be EFDA & X-ray certified in the state of FL with at least 2 years of hands-on dental assisting experience. The hours are Mon - Fri 8:00-6:00.

ResponsibilitiesPrepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols. Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient. Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests. Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments. Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth. Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies, pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts. Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances. Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory. Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions. Documents dental care services by charting in patient records. Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols. Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Other duties as assigned. QualificationsRequired Skills: X-ray & EFDA licenseExperience working as a Dental Assistant

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