Dental Assistant - Full Time - Redwood Dental

Our clinical team is growing and looking to add an enthusiastic, patient centered dental assistant to our team in Saint Clair Shores!

Redwood Dental has been serving the area for over 20 years. We pride ourselves on the long term relationships established by our patients and employees and strive to make a difference in the community. The ideal candidate will be caring, team-player, and motivated people-person with a strong work ethic and superior clinical skills.

Full time employees receive access to our comprehensive benefit package within their first 60 days of employment & a $1,000 signing bonus.

Job Duties May Include:

• Greets patients in waiting area and escorts patients to the operatory.
• Assists the dentist in the administration of treatment at the chair side as required or directed by the dentist.
• Maintain a sterile and neat working environment according to current infection control procedures.
• Review the health history, make chart entries under the direction of the dentist and assure completion of forms and signatures.
• Assume the responsibility associated with any duties that may be delegated by the dentist.
• Familiarize the patient with the aspects of their dental visit and provide support and compassion to that patient when it is needed.
• Stock operatories and maintain clinical supply inventory.
• Review daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments.
• Supervise preventive maintenance of dental equipment.
• Take digital radiographs.
• Follow practice protocols: quality assurance, biohazards, infection control, referral, emergency medicine, implants, perio program and emergency treatment.