Dental Assistant ll

**Dental Assistant II** **About Smile Starters** Smile Starters is a **general dental practice** serving children and young adults ages **1 through 20**. We are dedicated to educating our patients on best practices for optimal oral health between visits. Working with the youngest members of our community allows us to achieve **long\-term results**, which is highly rewarding for our team of Hygienists, Assistants, and Dentists. Many of our former patients now bring their own children to us — a testament to the quality care we provide. This position allows you to **work in a collaborative team setting** alongside like\-minded dental professionals in a positive and supportive environment. We are recruiting for a part time Assistant for our North Charlotte OR Dental Center on **Wednesdays** and Steel Creek area OR Dental Center on **Thursdays** each week. Hours are 6am\-3pm. **Responsibilities include:** **Prior to patient’s arrival:** ### **Set Up:**Set up back table and front table * Log in to computer systems * Save x\-rays (Pictures, Downloads, or Desktop) **Back Table Prep** * Adjust and set up: + Dental chair + Light + Chairs + Table + Rheostat ### **Chairside Prep** * Glove and gown up prior to doctor entering * Suction throat * Place throat pack * Coronal polish **Between Cases** * Delete x\-rays from computer * Pull up x\-rays for next OR case **Immediately After TP Out** * Call out on the overhead * Record TP Out time on dry erase board * Record TP Out and Time Out in charts * Pull up next patient’s chart * Begin cleaning and breaking down room **During Downtime** * Restock cart * Gather supplies for next procedure * Put away sterilized instruments * Take cart inventory **Reminder** Try to always be proactive instead of reactive when possible. **Skills \& Attributes** * Proven experience as a dental assistant * Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods * Understanding of health and safety regulation