Dental Assistant

Lone Peak Dental Group; Albany (GA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lone Peak Dental Group is seeking a skilled Dental Assistant to join our team and support dentists during procedures, chairside care, and office duties.

Responsibilities include preparing rooms, sterilizing instruments, taking X-rays, and educating patients on oral hygiene. Prior dental office experience and X-ray certification are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of an accredited dental assistant program preferred.
• X-ray certification preferred.
• Previous dental office experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms for patient procedures.
• Sterilize and maintain dental instruments.
• Assist dentists during dental procedures.
• Take and develop dental radiographs (x-rays).
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and postoperative care.
• Schedule patient appointments and maintain patient records.
• Perform office tasks such as answering phones and handling billing inquiries.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Dental terminology

X-ray knowledge

Dental impressions

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited dental assistant program

Tools

Dental software systems

Job description

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Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Dental Assistant to join our team in providing high-quality care to our patients. The Dental Assistant will assist the dentists with chairside procedures, patient care, and office duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Completion of an accredited dental assistant program
• X-ray certification preferred
• Previous experience working in a dental office is a plus
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms for patient procedures
• Sterilize and maintain dental instruments
• Assist dentists during dental procedures
• Take and develop dental radiographs (x-rays)
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and postoperative care
• Schedule patient appointments and maintain patient records
• Perform office tasks such as answering phones and handling billing inquiries

Skills

• Knowledge of dental terminology and procedures
• Proficiency in taking dental impressions
• Familiarity with dental software systems
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Join our team and contribute to our mission of providing exceptional dental care to our patients.