Dental Assistant

Helpmysmile; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking dental practice dedicated to transforming patient care through empathy and excellence. As a Dental Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in providing top-notch clinical support, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining the highest standards of safety. This dynamic environment fosters individuality and offers opportunities for career growth and continuing education. If you're passionate about improving oral health and delivering exceptional service, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact in the dental field.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k)

Competitive paid time off

Opportunities for career growth

Continuing education support

Qualifications

• Dental Assisting Certification or relevant training required.
• 1-5 years of experience preferred, new graduates considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side clinical support to Doctors and Hygienists.
• Prepare patients and maintain asepsis during procedures.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and safety requirements.

Skills

Patient Education

Clinical Support

Charting

Sterilization Techniques

Radiography

MS Office Suite

Education

Dental Assisting Certification

CPR Certification

Radiography/X-ray Certification

Job description

Dental Assistant

"Open Up" to A Whole New Dental Experience

Imagine working in a place that delivers best-in-class patient care and focuses on putting every patient first, every visit. Our guiding principle is empathy, and we want you to join us on our mission to transform the dental experience.

Our practice partners with North American Dental Group, which provides us with the necessary support to fulfill our purpose of ensuring excellent patient care.

Wondering how this shapes your job experience? We use our individuality and dental expertise to practice group dentistry and ensure that every patient leaves our office feeling satisfied. Do you have the drive and passion to help others improve their oral health as we do? Come join our team—help us pioneer a new culture of dentistry.

Work Hours

Smiling from Open to Close: Wednesdays 7:45am-5:00pm

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent chair-side clinical support to Doctors and Hygienists, including charting, operatory setup/cleanup, and patient education.
• Record and review patient health history, make chart entries under the doctor's direction, and ensure completion of forms and signatures in dental software.
• Review the daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments.
• Prepare patients, sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, maintain asepsis, prepare materials, and assist dentists during procedures following OSHA guidelines.
• Expose and develop dental diagnostic radiographs.
• Follow OSHA regulations and safety requirements, including HIPAA compliance, CPR, X-rays, and other certifications.

Qualifications

• Dental Assisting Certification or prior on-the-job training
• 1-5 years of experience preferred; new graduates considered
• Radiography/X-ray certification for respective state
• CPR Certification required
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Commitment to providing exceptional service, support, and education to patients

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k)
• Competitive paid time off for full-time and part-time team members, increasing with experience
• Opportunities for career growth and continuing education
• Dynamic environment that values individuality and excellence in patient care

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.