Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Company Core Purpose, Core Values

Dental Excellence Group is a growing company that offers patient-focused, high-quality dentistry in the Northwest Ohio area. There are more than 100 employees, including doctors, hygienists, clinical assistants, and business and marketing support teams. The practice’s purpose is to create a place where dental care is so friendly, comfortable, and convenient, it completely changes the way people think about dentistry.

The practice has six core values; a teamwork focus, a patients first mentality, with the patients’ comfort and care our #1 priority. We value kindness and compassion , both within our team and with our patients and doing the right thing , even if it means correcting our mistakes. We also value being your best , challenging all team members to meet their God given potential in attitude, skill, and service. Our final core value is making every minute count , driving performance and efficiency.

Mission of Dental Assistant

The Dental Assistant reports to the Practice administrator. The mission of the Dental Assistant is to help facilitate patient understanding of the treatment needed as well assisting the doctor with chair side dental procedures. The Dental Assistant is accountable for creating a relationship with patients, assisting the doctor to increase doctor production. The Dental Assistant must be knowledgeable about dentistry and be able to work with the doctor in a wider variety of dental procedures.

Key Performance Indicators

• Doctor production/Hygiene Production
• Same day procedures

Key Responsibilities

• Seating patients and ensuring their comfort throughout their visit
• Updating medical histories and recording vital signs
• Preparing thoroughly for procedures before the dentist enters the treatment room
• Providing chairside assistance to the dentist during a wide range of procedures
• Taking dental X-rays
• Taking and pouring impressions, as well as completing laboratory work
• Performing select independent tasks within the assistant’s scope of practice (e.g., seating crowns, adjusting dentures, applying fluoride, etc.)
• Ordering, organizing, and stocking supplies and treatment rooms
• Educating patients about procedures and oral care
• Cleaning and preparing treatment rooms
• Sterilizing instruments in accordance with safety protocols
• Performing additional duties as assigned

Key Competencies

• Customer-focused mindset
• Strong communication skills
• Collaborative team player
• Effective organization and planning abilities
• Resourceful with a proactive approach
• Adaptable and flexible in dynamic environments
• Approachable and personable demeanor
• Strong stress management and resilience
• Active listening skills
• High level of integrity and ethics
• Intellectual curiosity and sound judgment
• Confident and assertive when needed
• Enthusiastic and passionate about work