Dental Assistant

Advocacy Wisconsin, LLC; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid sick day

Paid personal day

Job summary

Preferred Search Group is partnering with a privately owned dental practice to hire a Dental Assistant. The role is full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:45 AM–6:30 PM, with one Saturday per month.

Primary location is Miami Springs, with occasional travel to the Plantation office as needed. Responsibilities include chairside assistance, room prep, patient histories, radiographs, impressions, sterilization, and education of patients.

Qualifications

• EFDA certification required.
• Previous dental assisting experience preferred.
• Current radiology certification required.
• Strong knowledge of infection control and sterilization protocols.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable, professional, and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance during a variety of dental procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms and patients for treatment.
• Take and review medical histories and vital signs as needed.
• Expose dental radiographs (state certification required).
• Take and pour dental impressions.
• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize instruments per OSHA guidelines.
• Turn over operatories efficiently between patients.
• Maintain inventory and assist with ordering dental supplies.
• Educate patients on treatment and post-operative care.
• Accurately document patient information using practice software.

Skills

Patient care

Infection control

Communication skills

Multitasking

Team player

Education

EFDA certification

Current radiology certification

Tools

Eaglesoft

Pearl

iTero

Invisalign

Carestream CT

Job description

Preferred Search Group is partnering with a privately owned dental practice to find a compassionate and motivated Dental Assistant to join their growing team. This full-time opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and is passionate about providing exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance during a variety of dental procedures
• Prepare treatment rooms and patients for treatment
• Take and review medical histories and vital signs as needed
• Expose dental radiographs (state certification required)
• Take and pour dental impressions
• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize instruments in accordance with OSHA guidelines
• Turn over operatories efficiently between patients
• Maintain inventory and assist with ordering dental supplies
• Educate patients on treatment and post-operative care
• Accurately document patient information using practice software
  
  

Schedule

• Full-time
• Monday-Friday
• 8:45 AM - 6:30 PM
• One Saturday per month
• Primary location: Miami Springs
• Must be willing to travel to the Plantation office when needed
  
  

Software Experience

Experience with the following is a plus:

• Eaglesoft
• Pearl
• iTero
• Invisalign
• Carestream CT
  
  

If you're an enthusiastic Dental Assistant looking to join a welcoming, privately owned practice where your contributions are valued, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

Requirements

Qualifications

• Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification required
• Previous dental assisting experience preferred
• Current radiology certification
• Strong knowledge of infection control and sterilization protocols
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable, professional, and committed to being a team player
  
  

The Ideal Candidate

The practice is looking for someone who:

• Anticipates the doctor's needs and stays one step ahead during procedures
• Has strong clinical and technical skills
• Creates a calm, positive experience for patients
• Is organized, detail-oriented, and dependable
• Works well with others and contributes to a positive team culture
• Takes pride in delivering outstanding patient care
  
  

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

• $15-$22/hour, depending on experience
• One week of paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• One paid sick day
• One paid personal day