Lane & Associates Family Dentistry is seeking a passionate and experienced Traveling Periodontist Assistant to join our team! This candidate will be traveling with the Periodontist to the Dunn, Garner, North Raleigh, and Durham Miami offices! We offer:
Competitive pay!
Insurance Coverage Plans (Health, Vision, Dental, Life, Disability, HSA/FSA)
Performance Bonuses!
Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays!
Half-Day Fridays!
Annual Employee Appreciation Family Day!
401K Employer Match Plan!
Company social events & fun social media campaigns throughout the year!
Birthday and Work Anniversary surprises sent directly from the owners!
Paid Continuing Education opportunities and Conferences!
Volunteer Opportunities
and so much more!
Overall Responsibility:
Responsible for assisting the Periodontist in rendering patient care, maintaining inventory control in the operatory rooms where treatment is rendered by the dentist, helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, and preparing materials.
Daily/Weekly/Monthly Tasks will include, but are not limited to:
Assist the Periodontist in rendering patient care
Reinforces preventive maintenance instructions to patients
Seats and prepares the patients for treatment
Tending to the patient during dental procedures, while keeping the patient calm and comfortable.
Cleans operatory after treatment procedures along with disinfecting all areas involved in patient care
Readies tray set-ups for procedures & sterilizes instruments
Exposes digital radiographs
Takes preliminary impression for needed procedures
Monitors all lab cases and ensures they are ready for the patient’s appointment
Monitors lab tracking system
Maintain the office dental supply inventory control system, the lab tracking system
Follows OSHA & Company Safety Policies & Procedures
Retrieving 5 Star Google Reviews
Other duties as assigned
Skills and Attributes
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
Having the expertise to anticipate patient’s and dentist needs
Professional appearance and manner
Computer literacy
Job Specifications:
Dental Assistant certificate required
State of NC X-Ray Certification
Current CPR Certification Required
High School Diploma or GED
Ability to lift 15-20 lbs