Dental Assistant I

North American Dental Group; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k

Competitive paid time off

Career growth and continuing education

Relaxed, supportive atmosphere

Job summary

North American Dental Group in Key West seeks a Dental Assistant to join our team. You will provide chair-side clinical support, prepare patients for treatment, and assist dentists in restorative procedures.

You will handle patient education, charting, radiographs, and maintain asepsis under OSHA and HIPAA guidelines. CPR certification and state radiography credentials are required. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Certification in dental assisting or equivalent training.
• 1–5 years experience preferred; will consider new graduates.
• Radiography/X-ray certification for the respective state.
• CPR certification required.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Commitment to providing exceptional service, support, and education to patient.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side clinical support and assist Doctors and Hygienists.
• Prepare patients, sterilize instruments, and assist during procedures.
• Chart health history entries and maintain forms in dental software.
• Expose and develop dental radiographs.
• Follow OSHA and HIPAA guidelines and maintain asepsis.

Skills

Chair-side support

Patient education

Record keeping

Excellent service

Education

Dental Assisting Certification

CPR Certification

Radiography/X-ray certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Dental Assistant

“Open Up” to A Whole New Dental Experience

Imagine working in a place which delivers best in class patient care and focuses on putting every patient first, every visit. Our guiding principle is empathy, and we want you to join us on our mission to transform the dental experience. Our practice partners with North American Dental Group which provides us with the necessary support in order to fulfill our purpose of ensuring excellent patient care.

Wondering how this shapes your job experience?

We use our individuality and dental expertise to practice group dentistry and ensure that every patient leaves our office feeling satisfied. Do you have the drive and passion to help others improve their oral health in the way that we do? Come join our team— help us pioneer a new culture of dentistry.

Responsibilities

Dental Assistant partners with the practice team to provide excellent clinical support to help patients get the care they need. Dental Assistant will help prepare the patient for treatment and assist the dentist in restorative dentistry.

Skills Required to Make a Great “Impression” on Our Team

• Provides excellent chair-side clinical support and assistance to Doctors and Hygienists which includes but is not limited to: charting, operatory set/clean up, and patient education.
• Records and reviews patient health history, makes chart entries under the doctor's direction and assures completion of forms and signatures in dental software.
• Reviews the daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments.
• Prepares patients, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, maintains chain of asepsis, prepares materials, and assists dentists during dental procedures following OSHA guidelines.
• Exposes and develops dental diagnostic radiographs.
• Follows OSHA regulations and safety requirements to include compliance with HIPAA guidelines, CPR, X-rays, and other required certifications and registrations.

Qualifications

So How Can You “Fill” This Role?

• Dental Assisting Certification or prior on the job training
• 1-5 years of experience preferred; will consider new graduates
• Radiography/ X-RAY certification for respective state
• CPR Certification required
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Commitment to providing exceptional service, support, and education to patient.

“Brace” Yourself…It only Gets Better

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401k
• Competitive paid time off for full-time and part-time team members which increases as you grow in your career with us
• Constant opportunities for career growth and continuing education
• An exciting atmosphere that allows for freedom and individuality – enabling our team to always strive to do the best for our patients

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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