Dental Assistant

Severance Dental is looking for a very special individual to join our team. We are looking for a dental assistant with 1 year of dental experience (including schooling), but we are willing to train the right candidate. Ideally our assistant is able to combine a positive, natural enthusiasm with a commitment to excellence, attention to detail and a genuine desire to make a difference in our patients’ lives, we’d love to hear from you. X-ray certificates are most ideal as well as any Invisalign experience!

We have a great schedule that consists of 4 day weeks with alternating 4 day weekends. One week is Monday- Thursday 8am-5pm with Friday off that week, the next week is Tuesday through Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-1pm. We do not work weekends or nights! We have 4 paid holidays regardless of what day they fall on the calendar, or if the office is closed, multiple continuing education opportunities, and a fun positive environment.

We are a fun team dedicated to making a visit to the dentist something that patients look forward to and enjoy. Please visit our website at http://www.severancedental.com or our Facebook page to learn more about us. If you are excited about this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your resume, along with a short cover letter telling us your favorite thing about dentistry and a little about yourself.

Essential Duties:

· Records treatment information on the patient's chart

· Assists the doctor by passing instruments, aspirating intra‑oral fluids, mixing materials and medicaments during examinations or treatment.

· Provides customer service support to patients by escorting them to and from the treatment room and prepping them for care by the doctor.

· Takes radiographs as instructed by the doctor.

· Prepares all treatment rooms including, but not limited to, set-up, decontamination, sterilization of all instruments, cleaning and restocking.

· Reviews patient’s medical history, progress from the previous visit, and the scheduled treatment plan with each patient.

· Takes impressions for diagnostic and opposing models.

· Fabricate temporaries.

Knowledge/Skills:

· Ability to take radiographs, including FMX, Pano, anterior PA’s and intraoral photos.

· Knowledge of cross contamination and how to prevent it.

· Knowledge of OSHA regulations and changes.

· Computer proficiency, Dentrix, preferred.

· Ability to work cooperatively with management, staff, and patients.

· Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete tasks in a timely and independent manner.

· Ability to quickly grasp relevant concepts regarding duties and responsibilities.

· Excellent written and verbal communication

Education and Experience:

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Ideally 1 year of dental assisting experience.

· Preferred experience with Dentrix Software

Special Requirements:

· Valid X-ray certificate

· CPR certificate

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 38 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Uniform allowance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• No nights
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $27