Dental Assistant (Part-Time)

Family Dental Health; Dupont Station (SC); Sur place; USD 29 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

CDA certification

X-ray license

CPR

Nitrous certifications

Patient communication

Multi-tasking

Team player

Formation

Dental assisting certificate (CDA)

Outils

Denticon

Description du poste

Come join the family! Family Dental Health of Wappoo is seeking an outgoing, team-oriented Dental Assistant!

ABOUT FAMILY DENTAL HEALTH

We are a dental group privately owned by a single dentist...and we are GROWING! With services in general as well as specialty areas, we are able to provide exceptional, comprehensive dental care for the busy on-the-go family. Our number-one goal is to make every patient feel like part of our Family Dental Health family.

Family Dental Health is honored to be recognized as one of the SC Top Workplaces for 2025. Our commitment to providing exceptional dental care extends not only to our patients but also to our employees. We believe that our team is our most valuable asset, and we are dedicated to fostering a workplace that values your skills, encourages growth, and celebrates success. Our mission is clear. Our name says it all:

Family - To create lasting relationships with our patients, our teams, and our communities

Dental - To provide excellent dental care, one patient at a time

Health - To improve the overall health of our community

Learn more at www.fdhonline.com

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

MINIMUM 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:
  • Receiving and preparing patients for dental treatment
  • Assisting chairside
  • Taking x-rays
  • Making temporary crowns and pouring/trimming impressions
  • Make custom bleaching trays
• 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. This includes demonstrating an 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. This includes learning quickly and accepting constructive feedback. Self-motivated and driven for team success.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 or more years expanded dental assisting experience, preferably in general dentistry
• Denticon experience (or the ability to learn)

WORK LOCATION

• 839 Wappoo Rd, Charleston, SC 29407