Full - Time Dental Assistant with X-Ray License

About the role

Location: Smile Dental Care. Our Dental Assistants deliver “Best in Class” care to every patient, every day. The ideal candidate for this position is an individual that has a high level of empathy, patience, quick thinking, and a willingness to want to help others. The Dental Assistant “assists” our Dentist during a variety of dental procedures. Whether you are an experienced Dental Assistant, or you are motivated to learn more about the dental industry we would like to tell you more.

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
• Perform 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
• Strong communications skills required to deliver oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Handling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental practice

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferred
• 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
• X-Ray License Required

Pay

Hourly rate: $24–$28.00 per hour. Sign-on bonus: $1,000.00. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt.

Schedule

Full-time position. Flexible schedules available.

Benefits

• Guaranteed Hourly Rate
• Paid Vacation & Paid Holidays
• 401k Program with matching contributions
• Benefits offered at 30 hours or more: competitive health, dental, and vision plan; Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Schedules