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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)

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