Dental Assistant

Kids Dental Brands; Meridian (MS); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading dental practice as a full-time Dental Assistant in Meridian, Mississippi. You will work closely with dentists, providing essential patient care and support. This role offers competitive pay, monthly bonuses, and comprehensive benefits, all in a friendly environment dedicated to high-quality dental care for children.

Benefits

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

401k

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Must have Dental Assistant certification.
• CDA or RDA required; X-ray certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work chair-side with dentists and perform patient care.
• Take and process dental radiographs (x-rays).
• Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment.

Skills

Dependability

Coachable

Career-minded

Education

Dental Assistant certification

CDA or RDA

Job description

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Dental Assistant Full-Time - HAPPY SMILES (MERIDIAN)

• Competitive hourly rate plus monthly bonus potential of up to $500.
• Are you a certified or registered Dental Assistant or currently enrolled in a Dental Assisting program?
• Are you hardworking, dependable, coachable, and career-minded?

We have the job for you! HAPPY SMILES is offering a full-time Dental Assistant position at our MERIDIAN office. We are an upbeat team looking for someone passionate about helping others and making a positive community impact.

Certifications:

CDA or RDA required; X-ray certification preferred.

Experience:

Must have Dental Assistant certification.

Job Type:

Full-time

Schedule:

Monday-Friday

Pay:

Starting at $14.00-$16.00 per hour

Bonus Pay:

Up to $500 additional per month

Benefits:

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision), 401k, paid holidays, and paid time off for eligible employees.

Essential Job Functions:

• Work chair-side with dentists, perform patient care, and general laboratory duties.
• Take and process dental radiographs (x-rays).
• Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Take impressions of patients' teeth, assist with extractions, composite fillings, etc.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene strategies.
• Ask about medical history, take blood pressure and pulse.
• Help patients feel comfortable before, during, and after treatment.
• Provide post-treatment oral care instructions.

Join our team and help drive our mission that all children, regardless of income, deserve access to high-quality dental care in a friendly environment.

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