Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant – EDDA – Dental Assistant

Spring Street Family Dental is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team.

• Organize and maintain lab equipment.
• Take and develop X‑rays.
• Provide comprehensive post‑operative dental procedures to patients.
• Take and record medical and dental histories and patient vitals.
• Assist the dentist in managing dental emergencies.
• Maintain patient comfort, soothe upset patients, listen to their needs, and educate them on dental procedures.
• Work efficiently to maintain the schedule and adhere to all OSHA and company safety policies.
• Improve clinical skills and acumen through participation in continuing education and training opportunities.

• Medical and prescription drug insurance.
• Free dental services for yourself and dependents minus lab fees.
• Vision care support.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• 6 paid holidays.
• Team‑focused, uplifting and educational work culture.
• Potential for 2 weeks vacation.

• Positive and outgoing personality.
• Exceptional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent patient care skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Superior working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Ability to build rapport with patients.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Computer proficiency and ability to learn new programs.
• Ability to travel at least once every other month for training (occasionally overnight).
• Dental assisting school certificate (preferred).
• Previous work experience in a dental practice (preferred).

All new hires in dental office positions must provide a tuberculosis (TB) test prior to starting employment (not applicable in the state of FL & TN).

We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.