DENTAL ASSISTANT

GD-OP FL PLLC; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

401k with matching contributions

Health, dental, and vision plan

Life Insurance and Disability

Flexible schedules

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

GD-OP FL PLLC in Orange Park, FL is seeking a certified dental assistant with radiographic certification and strong patient communication skills. The role involves preparing exam rooms, assisting dentists during procedures, taking X-rays, scheduling appointments, and maintaining patient records.

The ideal candidate will have at least 18 months of clinical experience, a professional demeanor, and a team-oriented attitude to provide excellent patient care and support to the dental team.

Qualifications

• Completion of a certified dental assistant training program.
• Radiographic certification required.
• Coronal Polishing is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Dental assistant experience

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Team player

Education

Certified dental assistant training

Radiographic certification

Coronal Polishing (bonus)

Job description

Location: Orange Park - Village Square

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

Education

• Completion of a certified dental assistant training program required.
• Radiographic certification required.
• Coronal Polishing is a plus, but not required.

Skills and Experience

• 18 months or more of clinical experience as a dental assistant required.
• 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
• A positive team player that goes the extra mile to provide the best care to our patients.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive rate per hour + lucrative monthly bonuses!
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• 401k Program: with matching contributions
• Competitive health, dental, and vision plan
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Schedules
• Employee Assistance Program
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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.

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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