Dental Assistant: Caring Team, Flexible Scheduling

ANTHONY SALEM DDS INC; Fairlawn (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

Summit Dentistry is seeking a qualified and caring Dental Assistant to join our team. You will provide top-notch dental care, assist the dentist during exams and procedures, and complete administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments.

The ideal candidate has an associate's degree and 1 year of experience. If you’re friendly, outgoing, and committed to creating a fantastic dental experience, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in dental assisting from a certified program.
• 1 year of dental assistant experience preferred.
• Strong computer and data entry skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review patient route slips to confirm treatment.
• Welcome and seat patients, making them comfortable prior to check up.
• Update patient chart information such as health history and medication list.
• Set up trays in preparation of procedures.
• Pass instruments and mix materials for the dentist during procedures.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, trays, and breakdown treatment rooms in accordance with safety standards.
• Set up operatories based on patient procedure in accordance with safety standards.
• Take dental X-rays, CBCT, BWX, etc. on patients.
• Act as primary support to Dentists and EFDAs.
• Submit cases to lab case manager.
• Communicate and educate patients on procedures including pre/post op., etc.
• Maintain notes and patient record information in accordance with protocols and regulations.
• Handoff patient to front desk with procedure information.
• Create and schedule appointments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Dental assistant experience

Data entry

Communication skills

Customer service

Patient care

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Summit Dentistry is seeking a qualified and caring Dental Assistant to join our team. You will provide top-notch dental care, assist the dentist during exams and procedures, and complete administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments.

The ideal candidate has an associate's degree and 1 year of experience. If you’re friendly, outgoing, and committed to creating a fantastic dental experience, we want to hear from you!