We are looking to fill this position starting full time in August.
As our practice continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced dental assistant to join the team in our family oriented and patient focused practice. We would like to find someone who can work quickly but efficiently and has knowledge of surgical, prosthodontic, endodontic, and basic aspects of general dentistry. Experience with Eaglesoft is a plus!
We hope to add another team member who is willing to help wherever needed, is flexible with duties, willing to learn new skills, and is an excellent team player. We strive to create a positive, happy work environment and would only like to hire those that will contribute to this type of atmosphere.
This position will be 4 days per week Monday – Thursday. Our office hours are 8am-5pm.
Responsibilities of Our Dental Assisting Team:
- Prepare patients for treatment or checkups by ensuring their comfort
- Select and set up instruments, equipment and materials needed
- Sterilize instruments according to regulations
- Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
- Undertake lab tasks as instructed
- Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
- Maintain accurate patient records
- Expose diagnostic radiographs
- Assist the hygiene department as needed
- Order and stock supplies
- Other duties assigned by Office Manager or doctors to ensure the efficient operation of the office
Skills:
- Proven experience as a dental assistant
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
- Good computer skills
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
- High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
- Additional certification or training is an asset
We hold our team to high standards and to compensate for this we offer competitive pay, paid vacation and wellness hours, 401k matching, free dental care (less lab fees) to employee and immediate family, production-based bonuses, referral bonuses, opportunities for paid continuing education, and multiple paid holidays. We are a family first company who believes in healthy work-life balance and treating our employees well so they in turn treat our patients well.
If this sounds like a good fit for you, please submit your resume through Indeed.
Salary: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Employee discount
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Uniform allowance
- Wellness program
Schedule:
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person