Dental Assistant

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Overview
Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant and become a vital part of delivering exceptional oral healthcare! In this energetic role, you will support dentists in providing top-quality treatments, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining a smooth workflow within a fast-paced dental clinic. Your expertise will help create a welcoming environment where patients feel cared for and confident in their dental experience. We are looking for motivated individuals who thrive on teamwork, possess excellent communication skills, and are eager to grow their career in dentistry.

Duties

o Greet patients when they sign in and monitor arrival time
o Set up treatment rooms for procedures
o Escort patients to treatment room
o Seat patients in treatment rooms
o Show care and concern, and help patients feel comfortable
o Obtain and review health histories according to office protocol
o Ensure patients are always attended
o Anticipate and assist dentist’s needs
o Perform expanded functions and other tasks as assigned by the dentist
o Mix dental materials
o Ensure patients’ questions are answered thoroughly before they leave
o Chart patients and record date, service rendered and any charges
o Escort patients from the treatment room
o Ensure proper treatment notes are recorded in patient’s chart
o Perform clinical procedures as practice act allows and as directed by dentist
o Give patient instruction and demonstrate when necessary

o Monitor patient flow

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Dental Assisting: 1 years (Preferred)(Willing to train also)

License/Certification:

• Registered Dental Assistant (Preferred)
• X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance

Work Location: In person