Certified Dental Assistant

Roberto Macedo Dentistry LLC; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Monthly achievable bonuses

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Roberto Macedo Dentistry LLC in Saint Petersburg, Florida, is seeking a cheerful and polished full-time Dental Assistant. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the dental field and a desire to excel in a supportive and friendly environment. Responsibilities include assisting with dental treatments, managing patient flow, and instructing patients on oral hygiene. Key benefits include 401(k) matching, monthly performance bonuses, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience as a dental assistant required.
• Ability to project a warm and professional image.
• Experience with impression taking and x-ray certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dental treatments as instructed.
• Manage patient flow and keep treatment rooms organized.
• Instruct patients on oral hygiene practices.

Skills

Dental assisting experience

Organizational skills

Customer service

Ability to multi-task

Positive attitude

Job description

Seeking Cheerful Polished Dental Assistant

We are a growing, progressive, independent and non-insurance based Dental Office with an immediate opening for a full-time dental assistant. We offer a friendly caring work atmosphere, monthly achievable bonuses, a four-day workweek, 401(k) matching, personal career development and competitive salary.

Minimum of 5 years experience in dental field required. We are an EOE.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement

Primary Job Duties

• Assist with dental treatments as instructed
• Follow office policies and systems
• Take and record dental histories and patient records
• Prepare instruments; clean treatment areas; sterilize equipment, manage supplies
• Responsible for patient flow, keeping treatment rooms neat and organized in a timely manner
• Instruct patients in oral hygiene, bleaching protocols, etc
• Front office support: greeting patients, answering phones, scheduling, maintaining files as needed
• Being accountable and reliable

Ideal Candidate

• At least 5 years experience as a dental assistant
• Desire to develop and excel as a dental assistant
• Personable and like to work with people
• Ability to project a positive, warm and professional image in person and on the phone
• Strong organizational skills – you see what needs to be done and do it
• Articulate and service-oriented
• Ability to multi-task, take initiative and anticipate the needs of others
• Reliable, accountable and prompt; available for at least 35 hours per week
• Works well in a team, with humor, enthusiasm and joyful consideration of others
• Does well under pressure and in a fast-paced work environment
• Experience with temporary fabrication, impression taking and x-ray certification