Dental Assistant
Specialty1 Partners · Kennett Square, PA · 2 mo ago
On-siteAdministrative$20–$23/hrFull-time
About the role
We are seeking a talented and skilled Dental Assistant to join our busy specialty practice. Your responsibilities include ensuring excellent patient service, lifting administrative and basic dental tasks off the Dentist’s shoulders, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist through 4-handed dentistry, providing oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions, maintaining accurate patient records, and assisting with payment procedures.
Responsibilities
- Welcome patients to the dental office
- Prepare patients for treatment, ensuring their comfort
- Select and set up instruments, equipment, and supplies
- Sterilize instruments according to regulations
- Aid the dentist during treatments
- Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
- Schedule appointments and post-op visits
- Maintain accurate patient records
- Assist with payment procedures
Requirements
- At least 1-2 years of proven experience as dental assistant, specialty is preferred
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks
- Good computer skills
- Excellent communication and people skills
- A strong attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
- A high school diploma
- A certificate from an accredited dental assistant program (if required by law)
- An active state radiology license (if required by law)
Qualifications
- High school diploma
- Certificate from an accredited dental assistant program (if required by law)
- An active state radiology license (if required by law)
Skills
- Resourceful
- Kind
- Passionate
- Collaborative
- Problem-solving
- Proactive
- Attention to detail
- Organized
- Reliable
Benefits & Perks
- BCBS High Deductible & PPO Medical insurance Options
- VSP Vision Coverage
- Principal PPO Dental Insurance
- Complimentary Life Insurance Policy
- Short-term & Long-Term Disability
- Pet Insurance Coverage
- 401(k)
- HSA / FSA Account Access
- Identity Theft Protection
- Legal Services Package
- Hospital/Accident/Critical Care Coverage
- Paid Time Off
- Diverse and Inclusive Work Environment
- Strong culture of honesty and teamwork
Pay
Position Base Pay Range: $20 - $23 USD
Schedule
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday: 7:45am-5:00pm