Glidewell Dental Careers

Description

• Prepares patients for oral examinations.
• Sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets-up instrument trays, prepares materials, and assists dentist during dental procedures.
• Exposes dental diagnostic x-rays.
• Anticipates dentist’s needs in order to ensure streamline treatment procedures.
• Records medical and dental history and vital signs of patients.
• Ensures review and completion of accurate and current documentation of medical history, medical alerts, and signed consent forms.
• Documents and charts all dental procedures performed during each patient visit according to Company policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Provides patients with postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
• Provides dental education and information to ensure patient awareness of dental health and continuing treatment.
• Ensures operatory is appropriately equipped and stocked with inventory and re-orders materials when necessary.
• Adheres to State and Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) laws for infection control, safety standards in operatory, and wearing personal protective barriers.
• Recognizes signs of a dental emergency and ensures proper and timely response and notification to patient, operatory staff, and emergency medical personnel when necessary.
• Coordinates all in-house cases; schedules appointments and reserves operatory time.
• Conducts preliminary screening appointments and recruits ideal candidates for Research & Development (R&D) and marketing projects.
• Ensures development and implementation of operatory goals are developed in collaboration with R&D studies and Marketing campaigns.
• Ensures overall presentation and delivery of operatory procedures are of highest quality for marketing projects.
• Submits requests for approvals to Human Resources for all patients.
• Coordinates videotaping and photography with marketing department per management direction.
• Assists with marketing projects such as courses, marketing videos, and brochures.  

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum three (3) years of chairside dental experience.

• Current Registered Dental Assistant License in California.
• X-Ray License preferred.

Pay Range: $20.00-$30.00.hr

Glidewell is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veteran status.

Note to Current employees: Please apply through Employee Transfer Application to complete the transfer request form.