Dental Assistant

SUSANNE M SANFORD; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CE opportunities

Paid lunch hour

Uniform allowance

Sick days

401(k)

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Job summary

SUSANNE M SANFORD is seeking a qualified Dental Assistant (prefer a CDA or RDA) to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide top-notch dental care in a warm environment, assist the dentist and team, perform sterilization, and handle administrative tasks such as charting.

Requirements include a CDA or RDA from a CODA-certified school, strong computer and data entry skills, and excellent communication and customer service abilities.

Qualifications

• CDA or RDA certification from a CODA-certified school.
• Experience as a Dental Assistant preferred.
• Friendly, outgoing, team-oriented with commitment to patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients into the treatment area and make them comfortable.
• Discuss the dental care plan with patients and answer questions.
• Take vital signs and record medical history.
• Prep sterilized equipment for exams and make it available to the dentist.
• Assist the dentist during procedures and exams.
• Schedule appointments and follow office policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Data entry skills

Customer service

Education

CDA or RDA certification

Job description

Benefits

• CE opportunities
• Paid lunch hour
• Uniform allowance
• Sick days
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching

Job Description

• We are seeking a qualified and caring Dental Assistant (prefer a CDA or RDA) to join our team!
• As a Dental Assistant, you will provide top-notch dental care, in a warm and friendly environment. You will provide assistance to the dentist and team for dental procedures, sterilization and complete administrative tasks such as clinical note charting. The ideal candidate has an RDA/CDA from a certified school and previous experience as a Dental Assistant. If you’re friendly, outgoing, team oriented and committed to creating a fantastic dental experience for our patients, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients into the treatment area and make them feel comfortable
• Discuss the dental care plan with patients and answer any questions they have
• Take vital signs and accurately record medical historyPrep sterilized equipment and make it available to the dentist for exams and procedures
• Assist the dentist during procedures and exams
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations and office policies
• Schedule appointments

Qualifications

• CDA or RDA from a school certified by the Commission on Dental Accreditation
• Strong computer and data entry skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to provide high-quality patient care