Dental Assistant (FT)

Nurturedentalhealth; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a high-tech, fast-paced dental practice as an experienced Dental Assistant! This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a dedicated team, assisting in various dental procedures while ensuring patient comfort. Enjoy a supportive environment with no evenings or weekends, competitive wages based on experience, and a comprehensive benefits package including paid vacation and medical benefits. If you are passionate about dental care and looking to grow in a friendly and professional setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

1 week paid vacation after 6 months

2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year

3 paid sick days

Medical benefits

401K at 3% unmatched

Year-end profit sharing

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in dental assisting required.
• X-ray certification (DANB certificate) is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general dentistry and oral surgery chairside.
• Responsible for sterilization of instruments and office cleanliness.

Skills

Communication Skills

Dental Assisting

X-ray Certification

Digital Office Skills

Empathetic Chairside Manner

Tools

Open Dental

Dentrix

Job description

Experienced Dental Assistant

We are looking for a dedicated, experienced, and professional Dental Assistant to join our growing team! We are a high-tech, fast-paced, privately owned dental practice. Hours are 7:30 AM - 4 PM, 4 days a week, with alternating Fridays and Mondays off. We offer competitive wages based on experience. No evenings or weekends. Please submit a resume for consideration. We ask that you do not call our office to inquire about employment inquiries.

Job Details

• Must possess excellent communication skills and work well with others.
• 2+ years of experience in dental assisting.
• Experience with Open Dental/Dentrix or similar dental software.
• X-ray certification (DANB certificate) is required.
• This position entails working chairside with 4-handed general dentistry & assisting with oral surgery.
• Taking digital x-rays, Itero scanning, dental photography, dental charting, assisting with PVS and alginate impressions, etc.
• Responsible for the breakdown/disinfection and set-up of operatories, sterilization of instruments, weekly maintenance of equipment, assisting doctors with all scopes of dentistry, office maintenance/cleanliness, etc.

Benefits

1 week of paid vacation after 6 months of employment. After 1 year of employment: 2 weeks paid vacation, 3 paid sick days, medical benefits, and 401K at 3% unmatched PLUS year-end profit sharing.

Position Requirements

• Digital office - requires the ability to utilize a computer and a variety of software applications.
• Ability to articulate.
• Excellent communication skills & ability to work well with others to execute common goals.
• Work at an efficient pace.
• Ability to follow directions and multi-task as needed.
• Friendly personality.
• Willingness to learn and grow with our practice.
• Empathetic chairside manner for our patients.

Please submit your resume for consideration. DO NOT contact the office directly for employment inquiries.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Medical Practices