Certified Dental Assistant

Our well-established dental practice is seeking a talented, driven dental assistant to join our dynamic practice full-time. In this role, you'll have the opportunity and autonomy to make a difference for our patients by removing the barriers to dental care. With a fantastic team, supportive work environment and opportunities for growth and advancement, this is the perfect private practice to take your career to the next level.

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Duties

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• Support the dentist by assisting with surgical and nonsurgical tasks
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• Help the practice maintain a reputation for offering outstanding patient experiences
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• Ensure a clean, sanitary workspace at all times
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• Sanitize dental equipment thoroughly before and after every use
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• Monitor usage of supply inventory and minimize waste
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• Review patient background and gather health information
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• Communicate oral hygiene and tooth care information to patients
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• Take X-rays, under direction of general dentist, and interpret results
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• Render filling, polishing services, child prophylaxis, administration of flouride
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Skills

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• Familiarity with commonly used dental instruments and sanitizing practices
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• Familiarity with surgical skills such as oral surgery, implant placement, root canals
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• Familiarity with Invisalign
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• Excellent customer service and communication skills
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• Aptitude for being consistently organized and precise
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• Ability to navigate electronic medical record (EMR) systems - Dentrix Ascend experience a plus
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• Ability to work with iTero scanner a plus
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Benefits

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• Competitive hourly rate: $18.00-$22.00 or dependent on skills & experience
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• Medical Insurance
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• Paid Time Off
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Job Type: Full-time

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Benefits:

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• Dental insurance
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• Health insurance
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• Paid time off
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Schedule:

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• Day shift
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• No weekends
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Work Location: In person

Employment Type: Full Time \n
\n Salary: $18 - $22 Hourly \n
\n Bonus/Commission: No