Dental Assistant

About the Role

The Smalltown Dental team is looking to add a charismatic, enthusiastic Dental Assistant who demonstrates a hunger for knowledge and a willingness to adapt. Our goal is to deliver an unparalleled patient experience by fostering a supportive and positive culture. We seek individuals who exemplify these qualities and are passionate about improving patients' lives.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and operatories for dental work
• Sterilize instruments
• Provide excellent and friendly patient care
• Chart existing patient needs and pending treatment
• Assist with treatment planning
• Ensure accuracy in X-ray use
• Provide post-op instruction
• Educate patients on procedures and oral health
• Fabricate temporary crowns
• Design and mill dental crowns
• Take impressions
• Fabricate and trim models
• Schedule patients for dental treatment and hygiene care
• Call in referrals for patients
• Write and track lab slips

Qualities and Skills

• Strong communicator (written and oral)
• Excellent time management
• Attention to detail
• Ability to build relationships with patients
• Takes initiative to learn
• Positive attitude
• Knowledge of dentistry
• Aligns with the company’s mission and core values

Benefits

• 401K with company match
• Health insurance
• Continuing education (CE) allowance
• Team bonus
• Uniform allowance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Smalltown University – education and growth opportunities
• Daily support from leadership team
• Volunteer time off

Pay

$19 - $24 per hour