Compassionate Dental Assistant—Flexible Schedules

Affordable-Dental-Solutions; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401k with matching

Health plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Affordable-Dental-Solutions in Reading, PA is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dentist during a range of procedures. You will prepare rooms, sterilize instruments, and assist with instruments while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of dental assisting experience, strong empathy, patience, and excellent communication to build trust with patients and co-workers. You will also take X-rays, maintain records, and assist with payments.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of dental assisting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of mouth anatomy and dental terminology.
• Experience taking and processing dental X-rays.
• Ability to maintain patient records and assist with payments.

Responsibilities

• Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentists.
• Assisting dentists during procedures by handing instruments and anticipating needs.
• Taking and processing X-rays of patients.
• Greeting patients and scheduling appointments.
• Advising patients on recommended oral hygiene.
• Maintaining accurate patient records and assisting with payment procedures.
• Handling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental practice.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Affordable-Dental-Solutions in Reading, PA is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dentist during a range of procedures. You will prepare rooms, sterilize instruments, and assist with instruments while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of dental assisting experience, strong empathy, patience, and excellent communication to build trust with patients and co-workers. You will also take X-rays, maintain records, and assist with payments.