Dental Assistant

About the role

As a dental assistant, you will enhance the efficiency of the dental office as well as provide a relaxed, friendly, and welcoming environment creating a positive experience for patients.

Responsibilities

• Support both the dentist and patients with a variety of tasks.
• Aid in patient preparation, providing comfort and explaining procedures.
• Offer clinical support during dental procedures by handing instruments, suctioning, and managing dental materials.
• Perform administrative tasks including scheduling appointments and managing patient records.
• Ensure instruments are properly sterilized, and that the treatment area is clean and organized.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
• Expose and develop diagnostic dental x-rays and perform routine maintenance and cleaning of dental operatory equipment.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 1 year’s experience working as a Dental Assistant is desired.
• Graduation from a Dental Assistant training program/technical school.
• Additional training may substitute for required experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with patients of all ages and backgrounds.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year’s experience as a Dental Assistant.
• Graduation from a Dental Assistant training program/technical school.
• Additional training may substitute for required experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Knowledge of dental terminology and procedures.

Benefits

• 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) – accrual starts on your first day!
• Paid Holidays.
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Pet Insurance.
• 401(k) with up to 5% company match.
• Short & Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance (company-paid).

Pay

Competitive salary.

Schedule

Full-time position.