Dental Assistant II

Ganglani DMD PLLC; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Program with matching

Competitive health, dental, and vision

Life Insurance and Disability

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Flexible Schedules

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ganglani DMD PLLC in the United States is seeking a dedicated dental assistant to support dentists and patient care throughout procedures. You will prepare rooms, sterilize instruments, manage equipment, take X-rays, and help with lab tasks while delivering clear post-operative instructions.

The ideal candidate has completed an accredited dental assistant program, holds radiographic certification, and has at least 18 months of clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months of clinical dental assisting experience.
• Completion of a certified dental assistant training program is required.
• Radiographic certification required.
• Coronal polishing is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms, sterilize instruments, and ensure equipment readiness.
• Assist dentists during procedures by handing instruments and anticipating needs.
• Take and process X-rays; perform lab tasks as instructed.
• Greet patients, schedule appointments, and advise on oral hygiene.
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures.
• Communicate clearly to provide post-operative care instructions.
• Handle general administrative duties to maintain the practice.

Skills

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

Certified Dental Assistant training

Radiographic certification

Job description

Location

Drs Belton and Schrimper

Job Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year Experience Required

Education

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

Skills and Experience

• 18 months or more of clinical experience as a dental assistant required.
• Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethic
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with your co-workers and patients
• Driven personality to want to strive to be the best in your profession and provide the best care for our patients
• A positive team player that goes the extra mile to provide the best care to our patients.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive rate per hour + monthly bonus opportunity
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• 401k Program: with matching contributions
• Competitive health, dental, and vision plan
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Schedules
• Employee Assistance Program

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Completion of this form is voluntary and will only be used to report on candidate demographics.

Thank you for considering a career with us! We understand you have options and that each of you have specific interests and goals. We take pride in learning about what is important to you and why you are looking to make a career change. We look forward to exploring this potential opportunity with you and providing you with enough information to make an informed decision about the next step in your career. We strive every day to provide the best possible experience for our patients. We believe strongly in our values that guide us towards unity and teamwork. Collectively we make an I.M.P.A.C.T that makes a difference. I-Integrity M-Mentorship P-Partnership A-Action C-Caring T- Transparency