Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Well-Established Dental office looking for a friendly, self-motivated, experienced Dental Assistant.

We are a fee-for-service, high-tech, Private Practice who is very focused on delivering the highest quality dental care and outstanding customer service.

Ideal candidate:

• has excellent clinical skills.
• has excellent customer service, verbal communication (English), and interpersonal skills.
• is very confident using computers.
• is comfortable using iTero.
• willing to learn/improve as dentistry is an always-evolving field

Candidate is also able to work toward the long-term goals of the practice, as outlined by the doctor.

Position is FULL-TIME (4 - 5 days per week)

Excellent benefits:

• Florida Blue medical insurance- Platinum Level - paid 100% by dental practice, not paid by employee! (worth +/-$500/month!), beginning after 90 days.
• Seven paid holidays (8 hours for each).
• Highly professional work environment.
• And much more!

We are looking for a proficient Dental Assistant who will help make our office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers in the dental office
• Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and material 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
• Schedule appointments
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Skills

• Proven experience as 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
• Exceptional computer/typing skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• iTero Scanning
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• High school diploma; graduating from Dental Assistant school is preferred
• Additional certification or training is preferred (e.g. EFDA)

If this opportunity interests you, we would love to hear from you!

Reply to this ad with resume or CV.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Dental Assisting: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• EFDA Certification (Preferred)
• Registered Dental Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: In person