Dental Assistant II

Guardian Dentistry Partners; Waxhaw (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental practice in Waxhaw is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join their team. This role involves assisting dentists, preparing exam rooms, and maintaining patient records while ensuring a high standard of care is provided. Candidates must have a certified training background, clinical experience, and strong communication skills. The position offers competitive hourly rates and various benefits including paid vacation, healthcare, and flexible schedules.

Benefits

Paid Vacation & Holidays

401k Program with matching contributions

Competitive health, dental, and vision plan

Life Insurance and Disability Insurance

Flexible Schedules

Qualifications

• 18 months or more of clinical experience as a dental assistant required.
• Outstanding professionalism and self-motivated work ethic.
• Driven personality to provide the best care for our patients.

Responsibilities

• Preparing exam rooms and ensuring equipment is ready for dentists.
• Assisting dentists during procedures and handling instruments.
• Taking and processing X-rays of patients.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Completion of a certified dental assistant training program

Radiographic certification

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

• 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
  
  

Location:

Reafield Dental

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

• 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 + lucrative monthly bonuses!
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• 401k Program: with matching contributions
• Benefits: 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.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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