Dental Assistant

Family Dental Health

Fountain Inn (SC)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 52,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus opportunities

Paid time off (6 weeks)

Employee dental benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k

Uniforms provided

Company-sponsored events

Job summary

Family Dental Health of Fountain Inn is seeking an outgoing, team-oriented Dental Assistant to join our growing private practice. You will support the doctor, manage patient flow, and help deliver friendly, high-quality care.

Responsibilities include chairside assistance, taking X-rays, maintaining inventory, and educating patients. A CDA or equivalent training with CPR and nitrous cert is preferred; we value teamwork and a warm, welcoming demeanor.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited dental assisting program with current CDA certification; or a combination of education and on-the-job training to demonstrate basic chairside dental assisting skills.
Current x-ray, CPR, and nitrous certifications (or the ability to obtain upon hire).
Outgoing and friendly demeanor, greeting patients with a smile as welcomed guests to the practice.
Basic knowledge of dentistry and ability to educate patients regarding their dental health.
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

Perform efficient and accurate procedures to help maintain doctor's schedule and patient flow
Assist the doctors with all dental procedures
Partner with the team to create an exceptional experience for each patient
Review patient chart prior to doctor arrival and log appropriate patient data during exam and treatment as well as transcribe doctor notes in patient chart
Verify patient health history and document appropriately in patient's chart
Discussing diagnosed treatment with the patient
Maintain sufficient inventory by ordering clinical supplies
Ensure the practice maintains sufficient inventory by ordering clinical supplies
Promote and market the company's services and doctors to patients as well as educate patients
Address patient's questions and/or concerns

Skills

Outgoing demeanor

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Dental assisting program accredited

CDA certification

Tools

Dental X-ray equipment

Nitrous oxide certification

Job description

Come join the family! Family Dental Health of Fountain Inn is seeking an outgoing, team-oriented Dental Assistant!

ABOUT FAMILY DENTAL HEALTH

We are a dental group privately owned by a single dentist...and we are GROWING! With services in general as well as specialty areas, we are able to provide exceptional, comprehensive dental care for the busy on-the-go family. Our number-one goal is to make every patient feel like part of our Family Dental Health family.

Family Dental Health is honored to be recognized as one of the SC Top Workplaces for 2025. Our commitment to providing exceptional dental care extends not only to our patients but also to our employees. We believe that our team is our most valuable asset, and we are dedicated to fostering a workplace that values your skills, encourages growth, and celebrates success. Our mission is clear. Our name says it all:

Family - To create lasting relationships with our patients, our teams, and our communities

Dental - To provide excellent dental care, one patient at a time

Health - To improve the overall health of our community

We are proud to offer our employees large office perks with a small office feel! We offer:

Competitive pay
Bonus opportunities for meeting practice goals
6 weeks of paid time off
Employee dental benefits
Medical, vision, life insurance, disability insurance
401k
Uniforms provided
Company-sponsored events

Learn more at www.fdhonline.com

RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform efficient and accurate procedures to help maintain doctor's schedule and patient flow
Assist the doctors with all dental procedures
Partner with the team to create an exceptional experience for each patient
Review patient chart prior to doctor arrival and log appropriate patient data during exam and treatment as well as transcribe doctor notes in patient chart
Verify patient health history and document appropriately in patient's chart
Discussing diagnosed treatment with the patient
Maintain sufficient inventory by ordering clinical supplies
Ensure the practice maintains sufficient inventory by ordering clinical supplies
Promote and market the company's services and doctors to patients as well as educate patients
Address patient's questions and/or concerns

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited dental assisting program with current CDA certification; or a combination of education and on-the-job training to demonstrate basic chairside dental assisting skills:
- Receiving and preparing patients for dental treatment
- Assisting chairside
- Taking x-rays
- Making temporary crowns and pouring/trimming impressions
- Make custom bleaching trays
Current x-ray, CPR, and nitrous certifications (or the ability to obtain upon hire)
Demonstrated ability to work in a professional environment with direct patient contact. This includes demonstrating an outgoing and friendly demeanor, greeting patients with a smile as welcomed guests to the practice.
Basic knowledge of dentistry and ability to educate patients regarding their dental health
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced team environment. This includes learning quickly and accepting constructive feedback. Self-motivated and driven for team success.

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