What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Premiere Dental?
Premiere Dental is looking for a motivated Dental Assistant to join our team!
We are an established dental office with a modern approach to oral care. Our goal is to provide quality care to every patient who walks through our doors, and we achieve this objective through attentiveness, open communication, and patient education. We are looking for an outgoing team-driven member that is reliable, flexible, professional, and confident with a positive attitude. The candidate will preferably have at least 2 years of Dental Assistant experience and is eager to expand their skill base. We are looking for a candidate that thrives in a fast-paced dental office.
Job Duties:
- Chairside support
- Sterilization of instruments
- Taking dental radiographs (X-rays)
- Set up and breakdown operatory post-treatment
- Manage infection control through following protocol-prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment
- Educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain good oral health
- Helping patients feel comfortable prior to, during, and after treatment
- Perform various office tasks as necessary
- Collaborate with practice and team to ensure optimum patient satisfaction
- Chart existing and proposed treatment in patients’ record
- Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by the dentist
- Dismiss patients with proper hand-offs to other departments
- Other duties as assigned
How You’ll Succeed:
- Have an eagerness to learn and grow
- Ready to be part of a patient centric-team
Requirements:
- Valid state X-ray license required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role (preferably)
- Dependable and reliable
- Detail-oriented
What we offer:
- 401k plan
- Paid Holidays
- Paid time off
- In house dental plan
- Opportunities for career advancement
COVID-19 considerations:
We follow all state and local guidelines to protect our employees and patients
To learn more about us, please visit us at www.premieredental.com
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person