Expanded Functions Dental Assistant - Bright Now! Dental
Elyria, OH 44035
About the Job
Here at Bright Now! Dental we understand the demands of dentistry and the day to day demands that come with treating patients all day long, so we provide an excellent support system, training, and teamwork to make work more enjoyable. We are proud of exceptional teamwork and unite to work fairly and productively to get the job done.
In this Expanded Functions Dental Assistant opportunity, you will support the dental team in delivering high-quality patient care by assisting during dental procedures, preparing instruments, and maintaining a clean, organized work environment. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a caring and professional demeanor, ability to start within a month and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Schedule (days/hours):M-Wed 8-5 1-sat a monthResponsibilities:
- Perform expanded functions as allowed by state regulations, such as placing and finishing restorations, taking impressions, and applying sealants.
- Prepare and sterilize dental instruments, equipment, and the treatment area.
- Take digital X-rays accurately and intraoral photos.
- Provide patient education on oral hygiene, treatment plans, and post-operative care.
- Maintain accurate patient records, including treatment notes and radiographs.
- Ensure the sterilization and cleanliness of dental equipment and patient care areas.
- Assist with administrative tasks, including scheduling and patient check-in.
- Manage inventory of dental supplies and reorder as needed.
- Ensure patient comfort and manage patient anxiety during procedures.
- Stay current on new techniques and best practices in dental care through continuing education and training.
- EFDA in the state of Ohio
- Ohio Xray certification
Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan.
Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 30 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.
Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@smilebrands.com.
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