Experienced Dental Assistant

GD FL PLLC; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401k with matching

Health, dental, vision plan

Life and disability insurance

Flexible schedules

Job summary

GD FL PLLC is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists in a Coral Springs, Florida clinic. The role involves preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, taking X-rays, and assisting during procedures. Strong communication and patient relations are essential.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of dental assisting experience, a professional demeanor, and flexibility for long shifts including Saturdays. A comprehensive benefits package accompanies the position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Dental Assisting experience preferred.
• Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethic.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with coworkers and patients.
• Driven personality to strive for best care and patient satisfaction.
• Long shift availability and Saturdays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring equipment is ready for dentists.
• Taking and processing X-rays of patients.
• Assisting dentists during procedures by handing instruments and anticipating needs.
• Greeting patients and scheduling appointments.
• Advising patients on oral hygiene and maintaining accurate patient records.

Skills

Dental assisting experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Scheduling/administrative tasks

Job description

Location: Coral Springs Dental Center

Our Dental Assistants deliver "Best in Class" care to every patient, every day. The ideal candidate for this position is an individual that has a high level of empathy, patience, quick thinking, and a willingness to want to help others.

The Dental Assistant 'assists' our Dentist during a variety of dental procedures. Whether you are an experienced Dental Assistant, or you are motivated to learn more about the dental industry we would like to tell you more.

Dental Assisting 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:

• 5+ years of Dental Assisting experience preferred
• 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
• Long shift availability and Saturdays as needed

Compensation & Benefits:

• Guaranteed Hourly Rate $23-$26 based on experience
• Paid Vacation & Paid Holidays
• 401k Program: with matching contributions
• Benefits: (offered at 30 hours or more)
• Competitive health, dental, and vision plan
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Schedules, possible 3 day work with and FT benefits
• 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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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.

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