Dental Assistant

ProSmile Holdings, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in dental care is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to support patient and doctor needs. This role is crucial in ensuring smooth operations within dental offices, including patient care, recordkeeping, and appointment scheduling. Join a rapidly growing organization that values exceptional patient care and provides a supportive environment for professional growth and mentorship. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient care and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

PTO: 1.54 hours accrued for every 40 hours worked

Sick Leave: 1 hour earned for every 30 hours worked

8 paid holidays

Health, Vision and Dental Insurances

401(K)

Monthly bonus opportunities

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required, X-ray License required.
• 1+ years work experience as a Dental Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist in rendering patient care chairside.
• Maintain inventory control in treatment areas.
• Perform basic lab procedures and scheduling.

Skills

Knowledge of dental instruments

Communication skills

Organization skills

Analytical skills

Time management skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

X-ray License

Dental Radiologic Technologist (DRT) license

Certified Dental Assistant certificate

Job description

Job Title: Dental Assistant
Department/Location: Operations
Reports to: Dental Practice Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Compensation Information: $23.00-27.00 per hour, eligible for overtime

Benefits:

1. PTO: 1.54 hours accrued for every 40 hours worked. Accrual rate increases based on tenure.
2. Sick Leave: 1 hour earned for every 30 hours worked. 40 hour max
3. Holidays: 8 paid holidays (eligible for Full Time positions only)
4. Health, Vision and Dental Insurances and other ancillary benefit plans
5. 401(K)

Bonus:
All dental practice employees are eligible for monthly bonus opportunities based on the practice's achievement of key performance goals, including net production, net collection, and office visit targets.

Company Overview
ProSmile is one of the fastest-growing dental organizations, with a vast network of multi-specialty practices across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Washington D.C., and Maryland. Our practices are led by top-tier dentists who are committed to providing exceptional patient care while offering a supportive environment for dental professionals to thrive. We focus on delivering personalized, gentle care to our patients and creating a collaborative workplace with opportunities for mentorship, growth, and ongoing training.

Position Summary
As a Dental Assistant, you will help support the clinical needs of our patients and doctors. The duties of a Dental Assistant are very important for the functionality of our dental offices. These duties can include patient care, recordkeeping, and appointment scheduling. As a Dental Assistant, you will work under the supervision of dentists and work closely with dental hygienists in their day-to-day activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Clearly demonstrate knowledge of dental instruments and assist the dentist in rendering patient care chairside.
2. Maintain inventory control in the operatories where treatment is rendered by the Provider.
3. Adhere to OSHA, HIPAA, and CDC guidelines.
4. Deliver world-class patient interactions related to scheduling, follow-up treatment, post-surgical information, and record keeping.
5. Perform basic lab procedures such as taking impressions, pouring models, and preparing cases for external labs.
6. Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. High School diploma or GED required
2. X-ray License required
3. Easily able to learn new technologies and systems required and demonstrates a desire to learn
4. Applicable licensing required for the state in which you will work
5. Dental Radiologic Technologist (DRT) license
6. Certified Dental Assistant certificate preferred
7. 1+ years work experience as a Dental Assistant
8. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
9. Requires some flexibility in scheduling, such as the ability to work evenings and weekends as needed

Knowledge and Skills/Expected Competencies

1. Knowledge of dental instruments and patient care.
2. Ability to clearly communicate medical information to professional practitioners and/or the general public.
3. Excellent organization, prioritization, follow-up, analytical, and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.

Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and use hands and arms to operate general office equipment (PC, telephone, file cabinets, copier, fax machine, and printer). The employee may occasionally lift and/or move between 10 and 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee may need to travel to healthcare practices.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

The Company reserves the right to modify the job description based upon its needs and may require the employee to perform functions beyond those mentioned above. Neither this job description nor any other communication creates an employment contract between the Company and the employee.

Equal Employment
Our culture encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence, and leads in provider and patient satisfaction. ProSmile values diversity, inclusion, and equity as matters of fairness and effectiveness. We are committed to hiring and retaining a staff that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, fostering an inclusive working environment where staff of all backgrounds feel welcomed and engaged.
ProSmile is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals underrepresented in the medical sector, including people of color, and persons with non-traditional work and educational experience. All who believe they meet the stated qualifications are invited to apply.

Company Safety
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. ProSmile is committed to proactively creating and maintaining an environment that is safe for our team and patients. Employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including face masks, gloves, gowns, and more as needed and in accordance with CDC standards.