What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant/EDDA position at Fern Creek Dental?
Immediate Full-time Dental Assistant (EDDA) position opening at a well-established growing general dentistry practice. We are in Fern Creek, a suburb of Louisville, Kentucky. We are looking for an experienced, dependable, time-aware dental assistant (EDDA) with a professional and caring attitude to join our amazing dental team. We are seeking someone who is looking for a long-term career, willing to contribute, learn and grow with our practice.
We offer an amazing work schedule at Fern Creek Dental
Monday 8-5
Tuesday 8-5
Wednesday 8-5
Thursday 8-2
Friday 8-2
Pay is determined by years of experience and certifications.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Responsibilities
- Welcome patients 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
- Ability to place fillings and temporary crowns
- Undertake lab tasks as instructed
- Taking digital X-rays
- Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Keep the dental rooms clean and well-stocked
- Schedule appointments
- Maintain accurate patient records
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
- Good computer skills
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
- High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
- Excellent judgement and a strong sense of responsibility is a must
- Experience with Eaglesoft is a plus
We are rapidly growing and experiencing tremendous success in our community, necessitating the addition of another team member. This is an incredible opportunity for an experienced EDDA to move to the next stage of their career.
If you're looking for a place where you can truly make a fulfilling difference each day and are eager to grow in your career, we encourage you to apply.
Please send your resume and a brief description of your qualifications and why you would be a perfect candidate for our office!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Coronal Polishing and X-Ray Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $28