Dental Assistant — Caring Team, Growth & Benefits

Ganglani DMD PLLC; Missouri; On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401k with matching

Health, dental, and vision plan

Life Insurance & Disability Insurance

Flexible schedules

Job summary

FRESHDental Hickory is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the Dentist across a range of procedures. The ideal candidate demonstrates empathy, patience, quick thinking, and a willingness to help others, with experience preferred but motivated learners welcome.

Responsibilities include room preparation, sterilizing instruments, taking X-rays, scheduling appointments, and maintaining patient records. We offer an hourly rate of $22-$25, paid vacation/holidays, a 401(k) with company match, and

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferred.

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.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

FRESHDental Hickory is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the Dentist across a range of procedures. The ideal candidate demonstrates empathy, patience, quick thinking, and a willingness to help others, with experience preferred but motivated learners welcome.

Responsibilities include room preparation, sterilizing instruments, taking X-rays, scheduling appointments, and maintaining patient records. We offer an hourly rate of $22-$25, paid vacation/holidays, a 401(k) with company match, and