Dental Assistant II

Job Responsibilities

• Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentists
• Knowledge of general anatomy of the mouth and dental terms
• Understanding 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

• Completion of a certified dental assistant training program required
• Radiographic certification required
• Coronal Polishing is a plus, but not required

Skills and Experience

• 18 months or more of clinical experience as a dental assistant required
• 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
• A positive team player that goes the extra mile to provide the best care to our patients

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive rate per hour + lucrative monthly bonuses!
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• 401k Program: with matching contributions
• Benefits: Competitive health, dental, and vision plan
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Schedules
• Employee Assistance Program