Dental Assistant

Guardian Dentistry; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with matching

Paid vacation and holidays

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Champagne Dental Clearwater is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to support our clinicians in delivering high-quality patient care in Clearwater, FL. The role involves preparing exam rooms, sterilizing tools, taking X-rays, and assisting during procedures with a patient-first approach.

Ideal candidates have 1-2 years of dental assisting experience, strong communication, and a professional demeanor. We offer a supportive team environment with opportunities to grow and learn in a mid-sized

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferred.
• Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethic.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with co-workers and patients.

Responsibilities

• Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentists.
• Assisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needs.
• Taking and processing X-rays of patients.
• Performing lab tasks as instructed.
• Greeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointments.
• Advising patients on recommended oral hygiene and maintaining accurate patient records.

Skills

Dental assisting experience

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Self-motivated

Tools

X-ray equipment

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Dental Assistant page is loaded## Dental Assistantlocations: Clearwater, FLtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR103556**Location:**Champagne Dental ClearwaterOur Dental Assistants deliver \"Best in Class\" care to every patient, every day. The ideal candidate for this position is an individual that has a high level of empathy, patience, quick thinking, and a willingness to want to help others. The Dental Assistant \"assists\" our Dentist during a variety of dental procedures. Whether you are an experienced Dental Assistant, or you are motivated to learn more about the dental industry we would like to tell you more.**Dental Assisting Job Responsibilities:*** Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentists* Knowledge of general anatomy of the mouth and dental terms* Understanding of crowns, fillings, extractions, root canals and implants* Assisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needs* Taking and processing X-rays of patients* Perform lab tasks as instructed* Greeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointments* Advising patients on recommended oral hygiene* Maintaining accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures* Strong communications skills required to deliver oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions* Handling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental practice**Qualifications:*** 1-2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferred* Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethic* Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with your co-workers and patients* Driven personality to want to strive to be the best in your profession and provide the best care for our patients**Compensation & Benefits:*** Guaranteed Hourly Rate* Paid Vacation & Paid Holidays* 401k Program: with matching contributions* Benefits: (offered at 30 hours or more)* Competitive health, dental, and vision plan* Life Insurance and Disability Insurance* Flexible Schedules**FLSA Status:**Non-ExemptWe are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.Completion of this form is voluntary and will only be used to report on candidate demographics. Nothing contained in this form will be accessible or used in hiring or other employment decisions. Information provided will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file for reporting purposes only.We strive every day to provide the best possible experience for our patients. We believe strongly in our values that guide us towards unity and teamwork. Collectively we make an I.M.P.A.C.T that makes a difference.