Expanded Duties Dental Assistant
Heartland Dental · Florence, KY · 2 days ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
Cincinnati Dental Services - Florence - Ewing is seeking an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant to join their team. The position supports the clinical treatment care of patients and plays a significant role in the provision of effective and trustworthy dental services.
Responsibilities
- Sustain patient comfort and soothe upset patients
- Listen to patient needs and educate them on dental procedures
- Manage clinical supplies and work efficiently to maintain the supported dentist’s schedule
- Adhere to all OSHA and company safety policies
- Organize and maintain lab equipment
- Take and develop X-rays
- Provide comprehensive post-operative dental procedures to patients
- Take and record medical and dental histories and patient vital signs
- Aid the dentist in managing dental emergencies
Requirements
- Positive and outgoing personality
- Exceptional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent patient care skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Superior working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
- Good manual dexterity
- Computer proficiency and ability to learn new programs
- Ability to travel at least once every other month for training, occasionally overnight
- Dental assisting school certificate (plus) or previous work experience in a dental practice (plus)
Benefits
- Compensation and benefits package
- Extensive training and continuing education opportunities
- Opportunities for leadership and advancement
- Medical and prescription drug insurance
- Free dental services for yourself and your dependents minus lab fees
- Vision care support
- Life insurance
- 401(K) retirement plan
- 6 paid holidays off
- Team-focused, uplifting, and educational work culture
- Potential for 2 weeks vacation available
Pay
$3,000 Sign On Bonus
Schedule
Monday - Thursday 6:30 AM - 400 PM (or later depending on need)