Dental Assistant

Location

South Riding Smiles

Our Dental Assistants deliver "Best in Class" care to every patient, every day. The ideal candidate for this position is an individual that has a high level of empathy, patience, quick thinking, and a willingness to help others. The Dental Assistant assists our Dentist during a variety of dental procedures.

• Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentists
• Knowledge of general anatomy of the mouth and dental terms
• Understanding of crowns, fillings, extractions, root canals, and implants
• Assisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needs
• Taking and processing X-rays of patients
• Performing lab tasks as instructed
• Greeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointments
• Advising patients on recommended oral hygiene
• Maintaining accurate patient records and assisting with payment procedures
• Delivering oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Handling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental practice

• 1-2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferred
• Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethic
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with co‑workers and patients
• Driven personality to strive to be the best in your profession and provide the best care for patients

• Guaranteed hourly rate $25-27
• Paid vacation and paid holidays
• 401(k) program with matching contributions
• Competitive health, dental, and vision plan (offered at 30 hours or more)
• Life insurance and disability insurance
• Flexible schedules

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Non-Exempt