Dental Assistant

A Brighter Smile Dental Care is always looking for talented individuals to join our growing team. We are a family-owned practice that values building personal relationships with our patients while delivering exceptional dental care in a warm and welcoming environment. Our team is part of the A Brighter Smile family, so we strive to cultivate a workplace where our team members thrive both professionally and personally.

We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the practice more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent patient care and experience. 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.

Listed below are the specific duties and requirements for the position:

• Responsible for welcoming, comforting, seating, and preparing the patient for specified dental treatment
• Communicates information effectively to patients and employees by answering questions, requests, and addressing concerns
• Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist’s access; suctioning; passing instruments
• Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient’s mouth
• Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies; pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts
• Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification
• Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions
• Documents dental care services by charting in patient records
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques
• Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Requirements

• High school diploma

• Dental Assistant experience required

• Degree or certificate in dental assisting preferred

• Customer service or patient relations experience preferred

• Must be able to work with all ages of patients ranging from 3 years old and up

• Must be able to adapt easily and work in a fast-paced environment efficiently (capable of working 2 columns with 1 Doctor)

• Current CPR certification (or ability to earn)

• Basic computer knowledge and understanding of HIPAA privacy regulations

• Excellent communication skills

Benefits

• 401k matched at 4%

• Paid vacation time

• 7 Paid holidays off

• Dental benefits (for you and your immediate family)

• Employer-provided Health benefits

• Monthly incentive pay based on performance

Please visit our website to learn more about our Dentists, our team, and what sets us apart.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Dental Assisting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations

Salary : $15