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Dental Assistant/ Sterilization Tech

Buchanan Family Dentistry
๐Ÿ“ Ponca City, OKยทPosted 12d ago
๐Ÿ’ฐ ~$33kโ€“$42k/yr

Chairside Dental Assisting

  • Assist the dentist during a variety of dental procedures
  • Prepare treatment rooms and set up instruments and materials for procedures
  • Provide chairside assistance while anticipating the dentist’s needs
  • Take dental X-rays and intraoral photographs as permitted by certification and training
  • Perform coronal polishing, sealants, impressions, and other expanded duties as qualified
  • Assist with nitrous oxide procedures as trained and certified
  • Maintain accurate and organized digital dental records and clinical notes
  • Assist with basic laboratory tasks, including pouring models and fabricating bleaching trays, retainers, and mouthguards
  • Manage incoming and outgoing laboratory cases
  • Provide a welcoming and positive experience for patients
  • Communicate treatment information and assist patients with questions about their care

Sterilization & Infection Control

  • Clean, disinfect, package, and sterilize dental instruments according to office protocols and current infection-control standards
  • Operate and monitor sterilization equipment
  • Properly load and unload sterilizers
  • Maintain sterilization logs and required monitoring records
  • Perform and document sterilizer monitoring and biological testing as required
  • Maintain an organized and well-stocked sterilization area
  • Properly store and rotate sterilized instruments
  • Disinfect treatment rooms and clinical surfaces between patients
  • Maintain appropriate levels of sterilization and clinical supplies
  • Assist with routine cleaning and maintenance of dental equipment
  • Follow OSHA, CDC, and office infection-control protocols
  • Ensure instruments and treatment areas are properly prepared for each patient

Additional Office Responsibilities

  • Assist front office staff with scheduling and patient communication when needed
  • Assist with receiving payments and other basic front-office duties as needed
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient clinical environment
  • Work cooperatively with the entire dental team
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Previous chairside dental assisting experience preferred
  • Two or more years of dental assisting experience is preferred
  • Current X-ray certification and coronal polishing certification preferred
  • Nitrous oxide and sealant certifications are a plus
  • Strong attention to detail, particularly regarding sterilization and infection control
  • Highly motivated and dependable
  • Friendly, professional, and compassionate with patients
  • Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
  • Willingness to learn new skills and procedures
  • Commitment to continued professional development
  • Pediatric dental experience is a plus
  • Experience with Eaglesoft or other dental practice management software is a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $19.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Continuing education credits
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Safety equipment provided
  • Uniform allowance

Work Location: In person

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