Dental Assistant

Level Five Painting, LLC; Zephyrhills (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a supportive dental practice as a dental assistant where your skills are appreciated. In this active role, you will assist with various dental procedures while promoting a safe environment and exceptional patient care. Enjoy a team culture that values each member's contributions.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain a friendly attitude under pressure.
• Ability to adjust to a fast-paced environment.
• Good eye-hand coordination and visual abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Assists the doctor and teaches patients about oral care.
• Maintains equipment and inventory while ensuring patient safety.
• Adheres to infection control protocols and OSHA requirements.

Skills

Exceptional human relation skills

Ability to work with people of all ages

Ability to handle conflict

Manual dexterity

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Job description

Join the Beachwood Dental family where every team member is appreciated! We're searching for a passionate dental assistant to join our team and make a difference in our patient’s lives. We believe in fostering a culture of teamwork, where every team member is valued and recognized for their efforts and ideas. Here, work isn't just a job, it’s a place where we all thrive and enjoy each day together. If you're ready to be part of a supportive team where your skills are appreciated and your growth is encouraged, apply now and let's make a difference together!

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs a variety of dental assisting duties while promoting quality dental care for patients and a safe environment of minimal stress. Assists the doctor, teaches the patients how to care for their teeth and oral appliances, communicates effectively with patients and/or parents, maintains equipment and inventory, and follows universal precautions and all OSHA requirements. Follows office protocol by maintaining a safe workplace for employees and contractors; maintaining the hazardous chemicals labeling system; adhering to infection control protocol, and the management of all aspects of infectious and/or hazardous waste. Facilitates the work flow and patient flow, patient safety / patient education and participation in treatment acceptance by patients.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to meet the physical requirements and demands of an active position, including but not limited to: extended durations of standing, walking, stooping, bending and sitting; manual dexterity; good eye-hand coordination; visual abilities (depth perception, ocular focus, close vision, color vision, and peripheral vision), and adequate hearing to perform daily work. Must be able to adjust physically and emotionally to a spontaneous, fast-paced and hectic environment.

COMPETENCIES

• Exceptional human relation and patient skills
• Ability to work with people of all ages
• Ability to handle conflict and get along with people
• Ability to maintain outgoing, friendly attitude with patients and staff even under pressure
• Ability to work with interruptions and to manage multiple priorities (multi-task)
• Accuracy to write clearly, concisely, logically, and legibly
• Manual dexterity
• Ability to complete tasks within specified time frame