Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant OpportunityConcord Periodontics is seeking to hire a full-time Dental Assistant. The Dental Assistant will be responsible for general clinic administrative work and maintenance, as well as completing lab work under the direction of the dentist. The Dental Assistants primary responsibility is to prepare the examination rooms for appointments by sterilizing instruments and ensuring all necessary equipment is ready for the dentist. They also assist the dentist during their procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating their needs throughout the appointment. The Dental Assistant may also be responsible for greeting patients as they arrive and scheduling the patients next appointment before they leave the clinic.To be successful you should exhibit the following traits:Value hard work and be motivated, ambitious and reliable.Appreciate the value of teamwork and the contributions of each team member.Be compassionate and caring in your interactions with both patients and staff.Endeavor to do the right thing in every situation.Responsibilities Include:Update and maintain clients dental recordsAssist the dentist with complex dental proceduresTake and process X-rays of patientsSchedule patient appointmentsAdvise patients on recommended oral hygiene