What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Huggins Dental?
Huggins Dental is hiring!
We are in need of an enthusiastic and hard-working Dental Assistant to join our team. We currently have 3 dental assistants, and we are looking to add a 4th. Huggins Dental is a single location, private practice located off of Poinsett Highway between downtown Greenville and Travelers Rest.
We are looking for an assistant who is comfortable and competent assisting in a general dentistry setting. Applicant should be comfortable assisting with a wide a range of specialty procedures. Our office has the latest technology and design to allow for flexibility, efficiency and an enjoyable work setting.
Huggins Dental has a culture of respect among team members. We love and support each other. We all work towards a common purpose... to SERVE the upstate with EXCELLENCE and INTEGRITY. We are looking for a team member who desires to be a part of that culture.
- Hours- Monday-Thursday: 8:15-5, Friday: 8:15-1:30
Responsibilities
- Welcome patients in the dental office
- Prepare patients 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
- Undertake lab tasks as instructed
- Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
- Schedule appointments
- Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Skills
- Proven experience as dental assistant
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Ability to perform expanded duty tasks including coronal polishing, restoration polishing and temporary fabrication
- Good computer skills
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
- High school diploma
- CPR certification
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Why do you want this job?
- Why do you think you are a great fit for this position?
- How would you handle a patient who is resistant to getting the treatment that they truly need? Do you have an example?
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Certified Dental Assistant (Preferred)
- X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
- Nitrous Oxide Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Greenville, SC 29617 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $23