Dental Assistant

Your Responsibilities

You will ensure excellent patient service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the Dentist’s shoulders. You will be focused on ensuring that the patients' needs, concerns, and questions are answered and help keep the patient relaxed and comfortable during their visit. You will be the patients’ go-to resource during their visit which includes the following:

• Must be able to work a four day work week
• Welcoming patients to the dental office
• Preparing patients for treatment, ensuring their comfort
• Selecting and setting up instruments, equipment, and supplies
• Sterilizing instruments according to regulations
• Assisting the dentist through 4‑handed dentistry
• Providing oral hygiene and post‑operative care instructions
• Keeping the dental room clean and well‑stocked
• Scheduling appointments and post‑op visits
• Maintaining accurate patient records
• Assisting with payment procedures

As one of the essential members of our office, you will also help to facilitate/coordinate other office responsibilities as needed.

You are a resourceful dental assistant who loves helping patients receive the experience they deserve and helping the Dentist to provide it. You're excited by the prospect of a patient leaving your office in a healthier, stronger, and more comfortable or happier being, each and every day. You’re a kind, passionate, and collaborative problem‑solver who is able to proactively adjust to shifting priorities, and values the chance to make an important impact.

You also have the following:

• At least 1‑2 years of proven experience as a dental assistant; specialty preferred
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non‑surgical tasks
• Excellent communication and people skills
• A strong attention to detail
• Well‑organized and reliable
• A high school diploma
• A certificate from an accredited dental assistant program (if required by law)
• An active state radiology license (if required by law)

Monday through Thursday 7:30am – 4:30pm

A career with us is a chance to work with everyone involved in the future of specialty dental care. Dental Assistants, Sterilization Technicians, Specialists, Office Managers, Patient Care Coordinators, and many more all work together to improve the patient care experience and achieve great clinical results.

We strive to build and maintain an environment where employees from all backgrounds are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to succeed. You will also find a culture of continuous learning and a commitment to supporting our team members in all aspects of their lives—at home, at work, and everywhere in between.

• BCBS Medical & Dental insurance options
• VSP Vision coverage
• Complimentary life insurance policy (employee only)
• Short‑term & long‑term disability
• Pet insurance coverage
• 401(k) plan with match options
• Identity theft protection
• Legal services package
• Hospital/accident/critical care coverage
• Paid time off

$22 – $27 USD

Specialty1 Partners and its affiliates are equal‑opportunity employers who recognize the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on objective criteria and without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws. Specialty1 Partners participates in the federal government’s E‑Verify program to confirm employment authorization of newly hired employees.

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