Dental Assistant

What you'll do:

• Prepares, sterilizes, disinfects, and maintains dental equipment, instruments, and supplies
• Collections and records patient health histories and x-rays
• Ensures patient comfort during dental procedures
• Completes charting of treatment information in the patients' dental notes from the doctor as directed
• Aid doctor in managing medical and dental emergencies
• Delivers postoperative and general oral care instructions to patient
• Maintains infection control procedures, patient privacy, and professional interactions with patients and staff
• Aid administrative team with customer service functions

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of one year of dental assisting experience required
• Completion of an accredited Dental Assisting Program or dental assistant experience preferred but not required
• Previous customer service or office experience
• Proficiency or the ability to become proficient within 90 days in dental terminology and dental software for charting, treatment planning, clinical notes, etc.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Foster a positive attitude and be a team player

Patient Care Hours:

Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Health Insurance - significant employer contributions towards monthly premiums
• Dental Insurance (employer-paid)
• Vision Insurance
• Basic life & long-term disability insurance (employer-paid)
• 401(k) employer contribution
• Up to 3 weeks of PTO in your first year
• Paid holidays
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee referral bonus program
• A supportive, team-oriented environment