Dental Assistant

Gainsville Endodontics is in search of a Dental Assistantwho exhibits quality service, commitment, accountability, and excellence. The Dental Assistant provides a variety of oral health clinical procedures that assists the endodontist in providing a supreme customer experience. This role requires good judgment and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate will maintain a timely schedule, warmly greet patients, ensure patient confidence in the services provided, stock supplies, and keep the operatory sanitary.

This position is in a dental practice setting that involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Welcomes patient with comfort to the operatory
• Liaison between patient and doctor
• Prepare operatory with sterilized instruments and materials
• Position and/or passes instruments, anticipating the doctor’s treatment cadence
• Prepare material by selecting, mixing, and placing on instruments or in patient’s mouth
• Take accurate digital radiographs (x-rays) and CBCT so that proper diagnosis and treatment can be achieved
• Educate patients on postoperative instructions and oral care
• Must be able to read and interpret patient records
• Document dental care by charting patient records
• Keep up with cleaning operatory including floors, cabinets, countertops.
• Maintain OSHA/HIPAA safety and policy procedures
• Able to react effectively in emergency situations
• Present a professional appearance and behavior that promotes patient care and a harmonious work environment
• Perform administrative tasks when needed

Required Skills / Abilities

• Competency in administering dental x-rays and sterilization techniques
• Working experience with electronic dental record procedures
• Effectively communicate with patients, doctors and colleagues in a professional and positive manner
• Technical skills and proficiency with dental, scheduling, office, and other software with a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Dexterity including the ability to handle instruments effectively with both hands
• Professional licenses according to state guidelines
• Self-motivated, can multi-task and is detail-oriented

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Dental Assistant diploma/certification from an accredited program.
• One year of experience in a dental practice; equivalent education and/or experience will be considered
• Knowledge of dentistry, particularly dental procedures and terminology, instruments, and hygiene

Preferred Qualifications

• Radiology certificate preferred
• CBCT
• CPR certification
• Knowledge of head / neck anatomy
• Endovision software
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing
• Must be able to lift-up to 15 pounds at times
• Visual acuity to read records and documents

Benefit Options

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• 401(k) w/ matching
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.