What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Smiley Dental & Orthodontics?
Join Our Team at Smiley Dental!
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Smiley Dental is looking for a passionate and driven Dental Assistant to join our team and help deliver exceptional care to our patients. As a key member of our practice, you’ll support our dentists and play a vital role in enhancing the overall patient experience. Your contributions will be essential to the smooth operation of our office, fostering both patient satisfaction and the growth of our practice.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked office and treatment areas.
- Collaborate with dentists to review and prepare for patient treatments.
- Greet and seat patients, take blood pressure, review medical histories, and provide essential information.
- Assist dentists during procedures, ensuring a smooth and efficient treatment process.
- Take accurate x-rays in a timely manner.
- Sterilize treatment areas and instruments according to office protocols.
- Prepare trays, materials, and lab cases for the next day’s appointments.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and office health and safety guidelines.
Qualifications:
- Texas RDA license (required)
- CPR certification (required)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- High energy, flexible, and able to work well under pressure
- Detail-oriented and well-organized
- Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and with a sense of urgency
- Proficient computer skills
- Ability to understand and communicate dental terminology
- A passion for providing exceptional customer service to both patients and colleagues
Why Smiley Dental? We offer a supportive and friendly work environment where your contributions are valued. In addition, we provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision), and paid time off.
Interested? Please send your resume along with your salary expectations to hr@smileydental.net. We look forward to hearing from you!
Smiley Dental is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Registered Dental Assistant License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $20
