Kool Smiles - Dental Assistant
Location: Norfolk Virginia
Description: Kool Smiles is at present recruited Kool Smiles - Dental Assistant right now, this position will be placed in Virginia. For detail informations about this position opportunity kindly read the description below. Here at Kool Smiles, our teams don’t just shape smiles â€" they shape the lives of families every single day. Working at Kool Smiles means being challenged, having fun, and being! proud of what you do. It means being a mentor, being a friend, and being part of a change that starts with child. We are the nation’s leader in general dental care to underserved kids, teens, and adults. Our compassion and drive make us the best at what we do every day. Currently, Kool Smiles is operating in over 125 locations, with more opening every year. This is the time to join not just an amazing company, but a place where you will be a part of making smiles happen every day.
Kool Smiles is looking for an experienced Dental Assistant ready to make a difference in the lives of families. Although below is a description of what your job would entail, we want to emphasize that working at Kool Smiles is more than just a job. Kool Smiles is not your typical dentist office and working here is not your typical experience. You will thrive here if you are someone who wants to grow professionally while serving your community at the same time.
ESSENTIAL JOB FU! NCTIONS
The Dental Assistant provides support to the ! office and is responsible for assisting the professional dental staff with treatment.
Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient
Guide parents and patients through Kool Smiles process before treatment
Educate patients in oral hygiene instruction and provide postoperative instructions
Prepare patient for examination and treatment
Take x-rays and save to patient charts
Responsible for the operational readiness of the hygiene bay and operatory rooms
Prepare tray set-ups for dental procedures
Mix amalgam, cement, pulp paste and prepare impression materials
Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment
Clean chairs and rooms
Assist professional dental staff with treatment:
Document patient information, treatment plans, and procedures in patient chart
Assist with suctioning, holding retractors and suture cutting during surgical procedures
Fabricate custom impression trays
Responsible for adhering to all government regulations and company standards
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Participate in local community affairs and events to include school screenings, presentations, events, and any opportunity to promote a positive image of Kool Smiles
Assist with monthly inventory counts
Assist with other office duties as needed
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training and/or Experience
Graduation from a senior high school or GED equivalent. Have at least 2-3 years dental assisting experience.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics
High focus on customer service and satisfaction
Must love working with children
Compassion and high level of service for our patients, parents and staff
Integrity, always doing the right thing
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Dependable, reliable to be at work when scheduled
Attenti! on to detail
Able to organize work, engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines
Professional manner and appearance at all times
Computer skills: Computer literate
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations
X-ray certification, certified dental assistant credentials may be required for specific positions.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Nature of work requires an ability to effectively communicate and exchange information with patients, their parents, and staff. Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time; ability to lift/carry up to 30 pounds and be able to twist, turn, bend and stoop.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Majority of work performed in a clinical environment. Requires availability fo! r extended hours during peak periods. Hours may change to meet the business needs.
We offer a very competitive salary and benefits package as well as growth opportunities to our full â€"time employees. Kool Smiles benefits include: medical, dental , vision and optional life insurance. We also offer short and long term disability, 401K, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, company holidays and much much more!
Kool Smiles team members find inspiration, challenge, and reward every day at their job. Do you?
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Kool Smiles.
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This position starts available on: Sun, 14 Jul 2013 14:23:13 GMT