Position Summary:

Performs a variety of dental assisting duties, within compliance of state regulations, to promote quality dental care for patients in a stress-free, comfortable environment. Assists the doctor, teaches patients how to care for their teeth, communicates effectively with patients, maintains equipment and inventory, and follows universal precautions and all OSHA requirements to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.

Full Time Mon-Thurs

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers in the dental office
• Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Schedule appointments
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Skills

• Proven experience as dental assistant (preferred)
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of Dentrix a plus
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
• X-ray Certified highly preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

COVID-19 considerations:
All CDC regulations being implemented. N95 Masks available with Fit testing. HVE used with all aerosol procedures.

Experience:

• Dental assisting WORKING EXPERIENCE NOT INCLUDING SCHOOLING: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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