We are looking for a Dental Assistant to join our dental family for our Orangeburg Rd location! The ideal Dental Assistant comes to work each day with a positive mindset and is focused on working as a team to provide the best patient care.
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.
*** Competitive pay based on experience and skill set ***
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for treatment 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
- Enter detailed and accurate treatment chart notes
- Schedule appointments
Skills
- Proven experience as dental assistant (Minimum 1 year dental assisting experience)
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Knowledge of Curve software is a plus
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Good computer and typing skills
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
- High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
- X-ray certification required.
- DANB Certification preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Supplemental Pay:
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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