Dental Assistant Kennett Square

Our office, Kennett Endodontics, is seeking a talented Dental Assistant to join our busy specialty practice.

We are looking for a talented and skilled Dental Assistant to help us accomplish our mission to improve the lives of our patients by providing a world-class specialty experience for every patient.

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. You will help keep the patient relaxed and comfortable during their visit, being the patients go to resource during their visit which includes the following:

• Welcoming patients to the dental office
• Preparing patients for treatment, ensuring their comfort
• Selecting and set 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.

Your Background

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 / happier being, each and every day.

You also have the following:

• At least 1-2 years of proven experience as dental assistant, specialty is preferred
• X-ray certification required
• 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)

Why You Should Join Our Team

A career with us is a chance to work with everyone involved in the future of Specialty dental care.

We strive to build and maintain an environment where employees from all backgrounds are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to succeed.

Our benefits include:

• BCBS High Deductible & PPO Medical insurance Options
• VSP Vision Coverage
• Complimentary Life Insurance Policy
• Short-term & Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance Coverage
• 401(k)
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Services Package
• Hospital/Accident/Critical Care Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Diverse and Inclusive Work Environment
• Strong culture of honesty and teamwork

Position Base Pay Range: $18.50 - $22 USD

Specialty1 Partners is an equal-opportunity employer who recognizes 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.

We are a federal contractor or subcontractor and are required to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities.