Dental Assistant

Smile Design Dentistry; Angel Run (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic dental practice as a Dental Assistant, where you will provide essential support to our team and enhance patient care. In this role, you will welcome patients, prepare them for treatments, and assist during procedures, ensuring their comfort and safety. This opportunity is perfect for someone with strong communication skills and attention to detail, looking to grow in a supportive environment. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional development. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to contribute to a thriving dental practice, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401K

Competitive pay

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a dental assistant is essential.
• Knowledge of sterilization methods and dental instruments is required.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and prepare patients for treatments, ensuring comfort.
• Assist the dentist during procedures and maintain patient records.

Skills

Dental assisting experience

Knowledge of dental instruments

Health & safety regulations understanding

Computer skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organization skills

Education

Graduated from dental assistant school

Additional certification or training

Job description

Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and professional Dental Assistant to join our team. The Dental Assistant will provide comprehensive support to our dental practice and assist the dentist during patient procedures. The ideal candidate for this position must possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a passion for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients in the dental office
• Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Schedule appointments
• Maintain accurate patient records

Skills

• Proven experience as dental assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• Graduated from dental assistant school
• Additional certification or training is an asset

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid time off
• 401K
• Competitive pay

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, along with opportunities for professional development and growth. If you are a dedicated Dental Assistant looking to join a dynamic dental practice, we encourage you to apply.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care