DENTAL ASSISTANT
Guardian Dentistry Partners · Montgomery, AL · 4 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
Dental Assisting Job Responsibilities
- Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentists
- Understanding of general anatomy of the mouth and dental terms
- Knowledge of crowns, fillings, extractions, root canals and implants
- Assisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needs
- Taking and processing X-rays of patients
- Performing lab tasks as instructed
- Greeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointments
- Advising patients on recommended oral hygiene
- Maintaining accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
- Handling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental practice
Qualifications
- 1-2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferred
- Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethic
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with your co-workers and patients
- Driven personality to want to strive to be the best in your profession and provide the best care for our patients
Pay & Benefits
- Guaranteed Hourly Rate
- Paid Vacation & Paid Holidays
- 401k Program: with matching contributions
- Benefits: (offered at 30 hours or more)
- Competitive health, dental, and vision plan
- Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
- Flexible Schedules