Dental Assistant

GD-SDM PA PLLC; United States; On-site; USD 57,859,000 - 65,904,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health, dental, and vision

Life Insurance and Disability

401k Program with matching

Flexible Schedules

Job summary

Jeffrey Wert DMD PC At Dr. Jeffrey R. Wert & Associates in the United States is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists with room setup, sterilization, and instrument handling. Ideal candidates show empathy, patience, and quick thinking to help patients feel at ease.

Responsibilities include taking X-rays, assisting during procedures, greeting patients, scheduling visits, and maintaining records. The role offers an hourly rate of $20–$23 with benefits and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferred.
• DANB radiology certificate required.
• 4-handed dentistry experience preferred.
• Outstanding professionalism and a self-motivated work ethic.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with coworkers and patients.

Responsibilities

• Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring equipment is ready for dentists.
• Taking and processing X-rays of patients.
• Assisting dentists during procedures by handing instruments and anticipating needs.
• Greeting patients and scheduling appointments.
• Maintaining accurate patient records and assisting with payment procedures.

Skills

Dental assisting

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

4-handed dentistry

Education

DANB radiology certificate

1-2 years dental assisting experience

Tools

Radiology equipment

Job description

Location: Jeffrey Wert DMD PC At Dr. Jeffrey R. Wert & Associates, we value our patient relationships, making it our priority to deliver gentle, compassionate dental care that you deserve from your dentist. We work hard to make you feel at ease by providing exceptional patient care in a relaxed, convenient atmosphere. We strive to develop lifelong relationships with our patients by combining the latest dental technology with a professional and compassionate team. The result is a beautiful, healthy smile that lasts a lifetime. Our Dental Assistants deliver "Best in Class" care to every patient, every day. The ideal candidate for this position is an individual that has a high level of empathy, patience, quick thinking, and a willingness to want to help others.

Schedule

Monday - Thursday: 7:30am - 5:00pm

Hourly Rate

$20 - $23

Job Responsibilities

• Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentists
• Knowledge of general anatomy of the mouth and dental terms
• Understanding of crowns, fillings, extractions, root canals and implants
• Assisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needs
• Taking and processing X-rays of patients
• Perform lab tasks as instructed
• Greeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointments
• Advising patients on recommended oral hygiene
• Maintaining accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
• Strong communications skills required to deliver oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Handling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental practice

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferred
• DANB radiology certificate required
• 4-handed dentistry experienced preferred
• Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethic
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with your co-workers and patients
• Driven personality to want to strive to be the best in your profession and provide the best care for our patients

Compensation & Benefits

Guaranteed Hourly Rate

Paid Vacation & Paid Holidays

401k Program: with matching contributions

Benefits: (offered at 30 hours or more)

• Competitive health, dental, and vision plan
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Schedules

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Completion of this form is voluntary and will only be used to report on candidate demographics. Nothing contained in this form will be accessible or used in hiring or other employment decisions. Information provided will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file for reporting purposes only.

About us

Thank you for considering a career with us! We understand you have options and that each of you have specific interests and goals. We take pride in learning about what is important to you and why you are looking to make a career change. We look forward to exploring this potential opportunity with you and providing you with enough information to make an informed decision about the next step in your career. We strive every day to provide the best possible experience for our patients. We believe strongly in our values that guide us towards unity and teamwork. Collectively we make an I.M.P.A.C.T that makes a difference. I-Integrity M-Mentorship P-Partnership A-Action C-Caring T- Transparency