JOB DESCRIPTION:  Dental Assistants make patients as comfortable as possible in the dentaL chair.  To achieve this, the Dental Assistant performs a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties.  Some of these responsibilities include:  preparing patient for procedures, sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, assist dentist during dental procedures, schedule appointments, prepare bills and receive payment for dental services, complete insurance forms, and maintain records, must be comfortable with performing tasks in a computer. 

JOB SPECIFIC EXPECTATIONS:

• ● Expose dental diagnostic X-Rays
• ● Record treatment information in patient records
• ● Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
• ● Clean teeth, using dental instruments including cleaning and polishing removable appliances.
• ● Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth.
• ● Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control program.
• ● Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
• ● Assist dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies.
• ● Dental Assisting preferred but not required.
• ● X-Ray Certification preferred but not required.

Dental Assistants must value patient care as their #1 priority and focus.  Your ability to value and improve the patient experience will play a major role in the delivery of extraordinary dental care.  Dental Assistants are a critical part of our mission because they not only support the patient, they provide the Dentist with valuable assistance on patient procedures.  The Dental Assistant has direct responsibility for the patients' excellent experience while in the chair and patient retention overall.  Flexibility, analytical skills, collaboration, and follow-up are all needed in our dynamic dental offices.

This written job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.  All employees are expected to perform any duties assigned within reason not listed on this job description when requested by management.

Lumio Dental is an EEO Employer, participating in the E-Verify program.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday-Thursday 8:00-5:00; Friday 8:00-4:00

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Registered Dental Assistant (Preferred)
• X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No