Dental Assistant — Growth‑Oriented Team Player

Family Dental Health; Dupont Station (SC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Dental Health of Wappoo in Charleston, SC is seeking an outgoing, team-oriented Dental Assistant to support doctors and improve patient flow.

You will handle chart review, assist procedures, manage inventory, and help educate patients about treatments, while delivering a warm, friendly experience.

Join a growing practice recognized as a Top Workplace, with opportunities for growth and hands-on training.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited dental assisting program with CDA certification.
• Current x-ray, CPR, and nitrous certifications (or the ability to obtain upon hire).
• Demonstrated ability to work in a professional environment with direct patient contact.

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
• Promote and market the company's services and doctors to patients as well as educate patients
• Address patient's questions and/or concerns

Skills

CDA certification

X-ray license

CPR

Nitrous certifications

Patient communication

Multi-tasking

Team player

Education

Dental assisting certificate (CDA)

Tools

Denticon

Job description

Family Dental Health of Wappoo in Charleston, SC is seeking an outgoing, team-oriented Dental Assistant to support doctors and improve patient flow.

You will handle chart review, assist procedures, manage inventory, and help educate patients about treatments, while delivering a warm, friendly experience.

Join a growing practice recognized as a Top Workplace, with opportunities for growth and hands-on training.