Dental Assistant

Overview
We are looking for a Caring , Happy dental assistant who likes to laugh, smile and is efficient, team player, well-organized with attention to detail and can provide excellent customer service, cross trained would be an exceptional addition to our private practice. This role requires a strong commitment to patient care, excellent clinical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

Duties

• Chairside Assistance: Assist dentists during dental procedures, anticipating their needs and ensuring efficient patient care.
• Patient Care: Comfort and reassure patients, addressing any concerns or questions they may have before, during, and after procedures.
• Instrument Preparation: Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment according to established protocols, maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
• X-Ray Imaging: Take dental radiographs, ensuring high-quality images and adherence to safety protocols.
• Dental Impressions/scans: Assist with taking dental impressions for crowns, bridges, and other restorative procedures.
• Charting and Documentation: Accurately record patient information, treatment plans, and procedures in electronic health records (EHR) systems.
• Patient Education: Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, post-operative care instructions, and preventive dental care practices.
• Lab Work: Assist with laboratory tasks, including pouring and trimming models, fabricating temporary crowns, and maintaining lab supplies inventory.
• Assist with Administrative Tasks: Provide support with administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and processing patient billing and insurance claims.
• Infection Control: Adhere to infection control protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe and sanitary clinical environment.
• Continuing Education: Stay updated on industry trends, new technologies, and best practices in dental assisting through ongoing training and professional development.

Skills

• Familiarity with dental terminology.
• Excellent patient care skills with a compassionate approach to treatment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, explaining procedures and addressing concerns.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills necessary for maintaining patient records and treatment plans.
• Spanish speaker is a plus but not mandatory.
• Experience with dentrix is desirable.
• Itero scanning and proficiency with invisalign treatment is desirable.
• Desire to work with kids/experience is strongly preferred.

Join our team and contribute to improving the oral health of our community while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Uniform allowance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Lake Mary, FL 32746 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lake Mary, FL 32746: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $24