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JOB TITLE: Dental Assistant

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Practice Manager

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Job Overview

We are looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team! We are an energetic dental office with a passion for excellent customer service and patient care. We are looking for someone with outstanding DA skills who is proactive, organized, and brings a friendly and positive attitude to our team. Our practice is committed to our patient?s dental health! If you are looking for a team-oriented environment, please send us your resume.

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Key Responsibilities:

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  Welcome patients to the dental office.

  
  


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  Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort.

  
  


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  Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed.

  
  


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  Sterilize instruments according to regulations.

  
  

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  Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry

  
  


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  Undertake lab tasks as instructed.

  
  


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  Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions.

  
  


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  Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked.

  
  


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  Schedule appointments.

  
  

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  Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures.

  
  

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Requirements (Education, Certifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

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  Minimum of High School diploma or equivalent.

  
  


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  Current Dental Assistant certification if required by state of employment.

  
  


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  Working knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, and terminology.

  
  


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  Current radiography certification if required by state of employment.

  
  

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  Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR- BLS).

  
  


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  Understanding of health & safety regulations.

  
  


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  Strong teamwork and people skills.

  
  


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  Strong verbal and written communication.

  
  


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  Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

  
  

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Preferred

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  1+ years of experience in a dental setting.

  
  


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  Current certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Analgesia preferred if required by state, or ability to become certified.

  
  


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  Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment.

  
  

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  Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g., EFDA).

  
  

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Benefits:

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  Medical, Dental, Vison, Life insurance, Short & Long Term Disability

  
  


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  Paid Time Off and Holidays

  
  


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  401K

  
  


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  Strong culture of patient care and experience