Certified Dental Assistant
Listed on 2026-10-22
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Dental / Dentistry
Dental Assistant, Dentistry / General Dentist, Healthcare Consultant
The Certified Dental Assistant, under the direction of the Dental Director will work with the adult and children's dental clinics. Flexibility, initiative, and a pleasant attitude are requisites as well as the ability to build and maintain a strong working relationship as part of the clinics team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESTo provide a wide range of dental assisting services, to include but not limited to: obtaining certification for services; taking medical histories; taking radiograph; assisting dentists and charting procedures.
- To maintain all records in a state of accuracy.
- To maintain in a sanitary/sterile condition all equipment and facilities as directed.
- To maintain adequate supplies as directed.
- To complete reports as directed.
- To participate in staff meetings and training programs as directed and to the extent necessary to maintain currency of credentials and to assure knowledge and skills necessary for required professional practice.
- To serve on agency and community committees and otherwise represent the agency as requested by the Dental Director.
- To develop and fulfill annual goals and objectives in conjunction with supervisor and administration of the agency.
- To perform other duties as assigned.
Required
Dental Assistant certificate/degree from an accredited college or other training program; current State of South Carolina licensure/certification as a dental assistant. Must have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. This position requires a minimum 1-2 years prior experience as a certified dental assistant.
Preferred
- Experience with FUSE dental software
- Ability to work with children and adult patients
- This position prefers a minimum 1-2 years prior experience as a certified dental assistant.
- Sitting, standing and walking for long periods
- Maintaining professionalism in stressful situation.
- Minimum lifting requirements of 35 pounds to transfer equipment and pack and unpack supplies.
- Frequent bending, twisting, and position changes to examine and service patients.
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