Jobs at SALT Dental Partners (Now Hiring) — 61 open

Overview

Join Our Exceptional Dental Team!

 

Are you a passionate, dedicated professional looking to make a significant impact on patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment? Look no further!

 

About Us:

 

We are a thriving dental practice committed to providing top-notch dental care to our community. With state-of-the-art facilities and a focus on patient comfort and satisfaction, we pride ourselves on delivering comprehensive dental services with a personal touch. Our team is comprised of skilled professionals who share a common goal of excellence in dentistry and compassionate patient care.

 

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Supportive work environment with modern facilities and advanced technology.
• Opportunities for mentorship and career growth.
• A diverse patient population and rewarding clinical experiences.

Join Our Team:

 

If you're ready to take your dental career to the next level and join a dynamic team committed to excellence, we want to hear from you! Apply now by submitting your CV or resume and optional cover letter outlining why you're the perfect fit for this position.

 

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a practice that values your skills and contributions. Join us in making a positive difference in the lives of our patients!

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the following:

• Greet and engage patients with respect and a smile.
• Ensure patients are well informed and comfortable - before, during, and after their appointment - about their treatment and oral health.
• Take and process dental radiographs, impressions and intraoral photos.
• Prepares and sterilizes treatment room and equipment.
• Provide chair-side assistance to Providers during treatment procedures.
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and patient-centric working environment.
• Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g, OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, Employee Handbook).

 

Lead Responsibilities:

• Trains all new hires with established skills checklist (recare and restorative).
• Directs and leads Dental Assistants in continuous process improvements.
• Leads clinical staff in cleanliness throughout the dental office location.
• Leads clinical staff in maintaining a smooth patient workflow with the front office staff and clinical teams to promote timely and exceptional patient experience visits.
• Collaborates with Practice Manager and Assistant Practice Manager to improve and provide better patient care.
• Maintain the knowledge that is a resource to other clinical staff, uses their expertise to improve patient care and advance company goals.
• Responsible for the professional and clinical development of the other Dental Assistants in the office. This includes but is not limited to monthly training sessions as a group and one on ones as needed.
• Provide daily chart audits to ensure accuracy for billing and provide training for staff not meeting clinical documentation expectations.
• Assists in the efficient transition and adaptation of new Dental Assistant staff.
• Issue resolution and workflow recommendations for continuous process improvements to the Doctors and Practice Manager.
• Assist the Practice Manager and Assistant Practice Manager with marketing for their respective office as needed.

Qualifications

You will be required to possess the following:

• Two (2) or more years of practical experience as a dental assistant.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Completion of a CODA-accredited dental assisting program (Preferred).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the desire for professional growth.
• Be organized and possess a superior knowledge of dentistry and dental terminology.

Inventory Management:

• Dental supplies and dental supply ordering: maintain a running list of dental supply inventory.
• Monitor dental supply expirations and dispose of materials accordingly.
• Work in conjunction with Practice Manager to request dental supply needs properly and efficiently to the appropriate requisition channel for ordering while adhering to inventory budget.
• Work in conjunction with Practice Manager to request repairs and/or maintenance on dental supplies and machinery.

Compliance:

• Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g, OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, Employee Handbook).
• Exhibits professionalism: patience, communication skills, customer service.
• Performs job duties with a positive attitude and dedication to working hard.
• Problem solver through critical thinking and providing solutions.
• Abides by all PPE standards for clinical staff.
• Practices universal precautions and proper infection control.
• Minimizes waste, fraud, and abuse.
• Reports any hazardous situations to Practice Manager.
• Be knowledgeable of spill containment and clean up.
• Ensure that office Safety Data Sheet (SDS) are up to date and readily available.
• Ensure maintenance of emergency kits and first aid supplies in the office to ensure accuracy and compliance with OSHA.
• Inspect, test and log autoclave systems, eye wash systems, water line systems, and all other necessary systems in the office.
• Ensure weekly monitoring of autoclave systems via spore testing and other biological testing, as designated.