Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Needed

Clermont Family Dentistry; Clermont (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in dental care is seeking an elite dental assistant to join their top-notch team. This full-time role involves assisting with dental procedures, maintaining patient comfort, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. The ideal candidate is passionate about dental assisting, possesses strong teamwork skills, and is committed to providing exceptional patient care. With a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional development, this position offers a great chance to grow in your dental career while making a positive impact on patients' lives.

Benefits

Disability Insurance

Employee Discount

Gym Membership

Health Insurance

On-the-job Training

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• 2+ years of dental assisting experience required.
• CPR certification and X-Ray certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist during dental procedures and emergencies.
• Instruct patients on oral hygiene practices.
• Maintain patient records and manage equipment.

Skills

Dental Assisting

CPR Certification

Patient Care

X-Ray Certification

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Dental Assistant Certification

Tools

Dental Equipment

X-Ray Machine

Job description

*$500 SIGN ON BONUS,after 90 days of completed work*

Our office is top-notch and we deliver the best of the best to our patients. We love

our team and we are looking for our next ELITE dental assistant to join us. We only

want dental assistants who LOVE being dental assistants, work hard, love to be 3

steps ahead of their doctor, can pivot on a dime, and know what it means to be

top-notch.

If this is you– keep reading. If it’s not– do not apply!!

Main duties of our dental assistant- MUST HAVES:

● Assist with dental and medical emergencies according to OSHA and office

procedures.

● Maintain CPR certification.

● Assist chair side during administration of nitrous oxide.

● Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.

● Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for

mounting study casts.

● Clean and polish removable appliances.

● Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.

● Record treatment information in patient records.

● Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.

● Actively provide hand instruments and materials as needed to Dentist

during exams and procedures in order to help maintain patient comfort and

Dentist’s efficiency.

● Using and maintaining hazard control protocols as established by OSHA and

office standards.

● Must always represent the practice in a professional, pleasant, and

cooperative manner.

● Maintain regular attendance and adhere to assigned work schedules and

office policies.

● Must be able to comfortably and efficiently handle multiple deadlines and

task assignments.

● Must be able to work both independently and cooperatively in team

settings.

● Occasionally there may be some travel, by car or plane, required in order to

participate in continuing education or seminars.

● Perform routine equipment maintenance and determine when and what

kind of maintenance is needed.

● Other duties and tasks, as assigned periodically.

Job Type: Full time (32+ hours per week)

Salary: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

● Disability insurance

● Employee discount

● Gym membership

● Health insurance

● On-the-job training

● Paid time off

● Retirement plan

Schedule:

● 8 hour shift

● Monday to Friday

Experience:

● Dental assisting experience: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

● X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

If you know you are our dental assistant, we would love to chat with you! Please

send over your:

- Resume

- Pay requirements

- Favorite cupcake flavor

We can’t wait to meet you!!