Dental Assistant: Growth-Minded, Patient-First Team Player

Family Dental Health; Fountain Inn (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus opportunities

Paid time off (6 weeks)

Employee dental benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k

Uniforms provided

Company-sponsored events

Job summary

Family Dental Health of Fountain Inn is seeking an outgoing, team-oriented Dental Assistant to join our growing private practice. You will support the doctor, manage patient flow, and help deliver friendly, high-quality care.

Responsibilities include chairside assistance, taking X-rays, maintaining inventory, and educating patients. A CDA or equivalent training with CPR and nitrous cert is preferred; we value teamwork and a warm, welcoming demeanor.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited dental assisting program with current CDA certification; or a combination of education and on-the-job training to demonstrate basic chairside dental assisting skills.
• Current x-ray, CPR, and nitrous certifications (or the ability to obtain upon hire).
• Outgoing and friendly demeanor, greeting patients with a smile as welcomed guests to the practice.
• Basic knowledge of dentistry and ability to educate patients regarding their dental health.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform efficient and accurate procedures to help maintain doctor's schedule and patient flow
• Assist the doctors with all dental procedures
• Partner with the team to create an exceptional experience for each patient
• Review patient chart prior to doctor arrival and log appropriate patient data during exam and treatment as well as transcribe doctor notes in patient chart
• Verify patient health history and document appropriately in patient's chart
• Discussing diagnosed treatment with the patient
• Maintain sufficient inventory by ordering clinical supplies
• Ensure the practice maintains sufficient inventory by ordering clinical supplies
• Promote and market the company's services and doctors to patients as well as educate patients
• Address patient's questions and/or concerns

Skills

Outgoing demeanor

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Dental assisting program accredited

CDA certification

Tools

Dental X-ray equipment

Nitrous oxide certification

Job description

Family Dental Health of Fountain Inn is seeking an outgoing, team-oriented Dental Assistant to join our growing private practice. You will support the doctor, manage patient flow, and help deliver friendly, high-quality care.

Responsibilities include chairside assistance, taking X-rays, maintaining inventory, and educating patients. A CDA or equivalent training with CPR and nitrous cert is preferred; we value teamwork and a warm, welcoming demeanor.