Dental Assistant

MARK D KNOTT, DDS, PLC; Woodstock (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mark D. Knott, DDS, PLC in Woodstock, VT is seeking a Dental Assistant to support doctors, hygienists, and staff in a relationship-based practice. This keystone role emphasizes chair-side work, sterilization, room preparation, data entry, supplies stocking, and coordination with vendors.

Experience is welcome but not required; training will be provided. X-ray certification and familiarity with Eaglesoft are preferred or obtainable within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Dental experience preferred, but training will be provided.
• Must have x-ray certification or willingness to obtain within 12 months.
• Willing to learn dental software such as Eaglesoft.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance to doctors and hygienists.
• Assist with instrument sterilization and room setup.
• Prepare treatment rooms and manage supplies.
• Perform data entry and assist with ordering supplies.
• Support photography and handling dental X-rays.
• Coordinate with outside vendors and service providers.

Skills

Chairside

Sterilization

Customer service

Documentation

X-ray certification

Eaglesoft

Tools

Eaglesoft

Job description

Chairside and Sterilization Dental Assistant, Woodstock, Vermont

We are looking for the right person to support our relationship-based practice in the role of Dental Assistant at Mark D. Knott, DDS, PLC in Woodstock VT (Please no calls). The Dental Assistant partners with doctors, hygienists, and our administrative team to ensure the best possible experience for our patients. This is a rare opportunity in a practice known for long-term employment.

Dental experience preferred, but not required. We will train the right person. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Do you possess the:

• Optimism to carry you through full workdays
• Attention to detail expected of medical professionals
• Customer service skills to WOW our patients
• Initiative to create a safe, efficient, and effective working environment
• Friendliness to create connections with colleagues and patients
• Spirit for creating a fun work environment
• Enthusiasm for life-long learning
• Ability to take direction and be self-directed
• Time management skills to handle short-, mid- and long- term projects?

If so, our small dental practice is the place for you to achieve your career goals while sharing your passionate, individual approach in our collaborative team.

This keystone position requires working chair-side, and with team members, large and small equipment maintenance, instrument sterilization, treatment room preparation, packaging, computer data entry, supplies stocking and ordering, photography, dental x-rays and working with outside vendors and service providers.

In your cover letter, please address your x-ray certification and knowledge of dental software or Eaglesoft and/or your willingness to learn and/or get an X-ray certification within a 12 month time frame.

Hours: 7:45-5:00 Tuesday through Friday, occasional Mondays.

Location: Mark D Knott, DDS, PLC

Salary: Commensurate with Experience