Dental Assistant - Flexible Schedule, Bonuses & Team Impact

GD-OP FL PLLC; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

401k with matching contributions

Health, dental, and vision plan

Life Insurance and Disability

Flexible schedules

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

GD-OP FL PLLC in Orange Park, FL is seeking a certified dental assistant with radiographic certification and strong patient communication skills. The role involves preparing exam rooms, assisting dentists during procedures, taking X-rays, scheduling appointments, and maintaining patient records.

The ideal candidate will have at least 18 months of clinical experience, a professional demeanor, and a team-oriented attitude to provide excellent patient care and support to the dental team.

Qualifications

• Completion of a certified dental assistant training program.
• Radiographic certification required.
• Coronal Polishing is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentists
• Assisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needs
• Taking and processing X-rays of patients
• Advising patients on recommended oral hygiene
• Maintaining accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
• Greeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointments
• Handling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental practice
• Knowledge of general anatomy of the mouth and dental terms
• Understanding of crowns, fillings, extractions, root canals and implants
• Perform lab tasks as instructed
• Strong communications skills required to deliver oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Ensuring equipment is ready for dentists

Skills

Dental assistant experience

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Team player

Education

Certified dental assistant training

Radiographic certification

Coronal Polishing (bonus)

Job description

GD-OP FL PLLC in Orange Park, FL is seeking a certified dental assistant with radiographic certification and strong patient communication skills. The role involves preparing exam rooms, assisting dentists during procedures, taking X-rays, scheduling appointments, and maintaining patient records.

The ideal candidate will have at least 18 months of clinical experience, a professional demeanor, and a team-oriented attitude to provide excellent patient care and support to the dental team.