What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant I position at Snodgrass-King Dental Associates?
Overview
Experienced Dental Assistant – $1000 SIGN ON BONUS
Are you an experienced Dental Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment? We're looking for a dedicated, upbeat, and skilled Dental Assistant to join our dynamic team serving adults in Franklin.
HoursMon – Tues: 8 am – 5 pmWed – Thurs: 7 am – 4 pm
Why Join Us?
- Work alongside a supportive, experienced team in a multi-department practice
- Enjoy a positive, patient-first culture that feels like family
- Gain exposure to multiple specialties – build your skills and career
- $1,000 Welcome Bonus to get you started
- Competitive salary and full benefits package
- Generous PTO accrual starting day one
- 401(k) plan for your future
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience working with adult patients
- A strong work ethic and a passion for patient care
- A team player who’s ready to jump in and make a difference
We're hiring immediately, so if you're ready to join a thriving practice where your skills are valued and your growth is supported, we’d love to meet you!
Responsibilities
Dental Assistant partners with the practice team to provide excellent clinical support to help patients get the care they need. Dental Assistant will help prepare the patient for treatment and assist the dentist in restorative dentistry.
Skills Required to Make a Great “Impression” on Our Team
- Provides excellent chair-side clinical support and assistance to Doctors and Hygienists which includes but is not limited to: charting, operatory set/clean up, and patient education.
- Records and reviews patient health history, makes chart entries under the doctor's direction and assures completion of forms and signatures in dental software.
- Reviews the daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments.
- Prepares patients, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, maintains chain of asepsis, prepares materials, and assists dentists during dental procedures following OSHA guidelines.
- Exposes and develops dental diagnostic radiographs.
- Follows OSHA regulations and safety requirements to include compliance with HIPAA guidelines, CPR, X-rays, and other required certifications and registrations.
Qualifications
So How Can You “Fill” This Role?
- Dental Assisting Certification or prior on the job training
- 1-5 years of experience preferred; will consider new graduates
- Radiography/ X-RAY certification for respective state
- CPR Certification required
- Proficient in MS Office Suite
- Commitment to providing exceptional service, support, and education to patient.
Benefits
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (Full-time employees)
- Healthcare Spending Account
- Paid Time Off
- 401k
- Voluntary Life & Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Referral Program
- Employee Discount Program
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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