Hiring Dental Assistant | Valdosta | GA

DirectShifts; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Partial paid drive time and mileage

Work from home portion of day

PTO and Paid Holidays

401k with company match

Healthcare benefits including medical,

Job summary

DirectShifts is seeking a reliable Chairside Dental Assistant to support the DDS in long-term care facilities. You will travel to client sites, assist with treatments, and coordinate with facility staff to meet patient needs.

The role requires 3-5 years of chairside experience, X-ray certification, a valid driver’s license, and a willingness to travel up to 2.5 hours. A comprehensive benefits package and mileage reimbursement are provided.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of clinical Chairside Dental Assistant experience.
• X-ray certification is required.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Willingness to travel up to 2.5 hours.

Responsibilities

• Transport, set up and break down equipment and supplies in the facility work space.
• Work with nursing home staff to coordinate charts.
• Enter chart notes at the time of treatment.
• Maintain and clean dental equipment regularly.
• Inventory supplies and place orders as needed.
• Ship and receive denture cases from the lab daily.

Skills

Chairside Dental Assistant experience

X-ray certification

Driver's license

Willingness to travel

Job description

This position is responsible for providing treatment to patients in Long-Term Care Facilities, which we serve by working with the DDS, clinical staff, and facility staff. Dental Assistants assist the DDS with treatment, as well as working with their Clinical schedulers, and nursing staff to ensure the facilities' needs are being met.

Location:

This position covers their home market which includes driving 20 minutes to 2.5 hours. You are paid for all drive time over 30 minutes each way. In addition, mileage reimbursement is paid for all miles driven.

Position Details:

• Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record.
• Transport, set-up and take down equipment and supplies in room designated as work space by facility.
• Work with contacts at nursing home to coordinate charts
• Enter chart notes for treatment at the time of treatment.
• Maintain dental equipment through regular cleaning and maintenance routines.
• Inventory supplies and order as needed.
• Ship and receive denture cases from lab on a daily basis.

Requirements:

• 3-5 year clinical experience as a Chairside Dental Assistant required.
• Valid Driver’s License with no moving violations in the last 5 years
• Willingness to travel 20 minutes to 2.5 hours.
• Must have own reliable transportation.
• X-ray certification is required

Benefits:

• We offer a comprehensive benefit package for you and your family, including:
• Partial paid drive time and mileage
• Portion of each day working from home
• PTO and Paid Holidays for FT Employees
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Insurance programs including medical, dental, vision, company match for your HSA, FSA, company-paid EAP, and life and disability insurance, and more.

DirectShifts is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status,or any other characteristic protected by law.

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