Job Opening: Clinical Assistant at Nagy Family Dental Group

Job Description

Nagy Family Dental Group, a well-esteemed dental practice known for its commitment to high-quality care and patient satisfaction, is delighted to announce a job opening for a Clinical Assistant. This role is essential in ensuring smooth clinical operations and enhancing the patients' experience in our office. We emphasize a collaborative environment where each team member’s contributions are valued and pivotal to our success.

The Clinical Assistant position is full-time and requires the individual to work on-site as this is not a remote job opportunity. Ideal candidates should be prepared to engage in a variety of tasks that support both dental procedures and office efficiencies, contributing positively to our patient-centered service delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports all facets of the dental practice including maintaining dental equipment.
• Performs single laboratory procedures such as polishing dentures, constructing crowns, building custom trays, and executing minor denture repairs.
• Provides customer service support to patients by escorting them to and from treatment rooms and preparing them for care.
• Cleans and sets up treatment rooms for scheduled dental procedures, ensuring that all tools and materials are available and in their proper place.
• Records treatment information in patient charts.
• Helps at chairside when needed.
• Manages general office cleaning tasks.
• Assists with front desk duties when needed.
• Ensures compliance with relevant health and safety regulations including OSHA standards.

Requirements

• Valid X-ray certificate or willing to obtain within 90 days of hire date.
• Current CPR & first aid certificates or willing to obtain within 90 days of hire date.
• Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in stressful situations.
• Strong ability to work cooperatively with management, staff, and patients.
• Effective prioritization and organization skills, with the capability to complete tasks independently in a timely manner.
• Openness and responsiveness to constructive feedback.
• Strong comprehension skills for understanding and following both written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Competence in data collection, establishing factual data, drawing valid conclusions, and maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, ensuring thoughts and ideas are understood across all levels of the organization.
• Capability to quickly grasp the core concepts related to duties and responsibilities in the dental care environment.