Dental Assistant

Smile Design Dentistry; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental practice in Sarasota seeks a dedicated Dental Assistant to provide comprehensive support to our team. The role involves assisting with patient procedures, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring a comfortable experience for patients. Competitive pay and medical benefits are offered, along with opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

401K

Competitive pay

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a dental assistant.
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus.
• Well-organized and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients in the dental office.
• Prepare patients for treatments or checkups, ensuring their comfort.
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Computer skills

Knowledge of dental instruments

Understanding of health & safety regulations

Education

Graduated from dental assistant school

Additional certification or training

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and professional Dental Assistant to join our team. The Dental Assistant will provide comprehensive support to our dental practice and assist the dentist during patient procedures. The ideal candidate for this position must possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a passion for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients in the dental office
• Prepare patients for treatments or checkups, ensuring their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment, and materials needed
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Schedule appointments
• Maintain accurate patient records

Skills

• Proven experience as a dental assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• Graduated from dental assistant school
• Additional certification or training is an asset

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid time off
• 401K
• Competitive pay

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, along with opportunities for professional development and growth. If you are a dedicated Dental Assistant looking to join a dynamic dental practice, we encourage you to apply.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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