DENTAL ASSISTANT

Job Description

Directly assist the dentist during patient procedures using four- handed delivery techniques. Expose, develop, and mount clinically diagnostic X-rays. Sterilize and disinfect instruments and operations according to clinic protocols. Process and sterilize handpieces according to clinic protocol. Perform daily start-up and close-down procedures in the lab and operations according to protocols. Set-up and clean-up materials and equipment needed for dental procedures. Take blood pressures and record them in a chart. Accurately chart results of oral exam, as instructed by provider. Perform child prophylaxis and fluoride treatment, place dental sealants. Take alginate impressions, pour and trim models, prepare cases for outside lab and organize. Track returned lab work. Handle and dispose of infectious and hazardous waste according to clinic and BMW protocols . • Perform oral hygiene instructions. Perform maintenance, cleaning and testing of dental equipment. Answer phones in dental clinics and screen calls, confirm appointments as needed. Inventory supplies and order replacement supplies, perform annual inventory for audit. Attend staff meetings and contribute to planning and problem solving in the clinic. Assist with medical records as needed. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Volunteer Benefits: Health insurance Leave encashment Paid sick time Schedule: Day shift Evening shift Morning shift Night shift Rotational shift Supplemental Pay: Overtime pay Performance bonus Yearly bonus Ability to commute/relocate: Chandigarh, Chandigarh: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Experience: total work: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person