Oral Surgery Dental Assistant

NURTURE DENTAL HEALTH PC; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a high-tech, fast-paced dental practice as an Oral Surgery Dental Assistant. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment where your skills will shine. You'll assist in various dental procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety through your empathetic chairside manner. Enjoy a balanced work schedule with no evenings or weekends, along with competitive wages and generous benefits including paid vacation and 401K matching. If you're dedicated and eager to grow, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

1 week paid vacation after 6 months

2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year

3 paid sick days

401K at 3% matched

Year-end profit sharing

Qualifications

• Must possess excellent communication skills and work well with others.
• Requires 2+ years of experience in dental assisting and X-ray certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with oral surgery and general dentistry using 4-handed techniques.
• Responsible for sterilization, disinfection, and office maintenance.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to articulate

Empathetic chairside manner

Multi-tasking

Education

X-ray certification

2+ years of experience in dental assisting

Tools

Open Dental

Dentrix

Computer software applications

Job description

Experienced Dental Assistant in Oral Surgery.

We are looking for a dedicated, experienced, and professional Oral Surgery Dental Assistant to join our growing team! We are a high-tech, fast-paced, privately owned dental practice.

Job Details:

1. Hours are 7:30 AM - 5 PM, 4 days a week. Alternating Fridays and Mondays off.
2. We offer competitive wages based on experience. No evenings or weekends.

Please submit a resume for consideration. We ask that you do not call our office to inquire about employment inquiries.

Responsibilities:

1. Must possess excellent communication skills and work well with others.
2. 2+ years of experience in dental assisting.
3. Experience with Open Dental/Dentrix or similar dental software.
4. X-ray certification.
5. Work chairside with 4-handed general dentistry & assisting with oral surgery.
6. Responsible for the breakdown/disinfection and set-up of operatories, sterilization of instruments, weekly maintenance of equipment, assisting doctors with all scopes of dentistry, and office maintenance/cleanliness.

Benefits:

1. 1 week of paid vacation after 6 months of employment.
2. After 1 year of employment: 2 weeks paid vacation, 3 paid sick days, and 401K at 3% matched PLUS year-end profit sharing.

Position Requirements:

1. Digital office - requires the ability to utilize a computer and a variety of software applications.
2. Ability to articulate.
3. Excellent communication skills & ability to work well with others to execute common goals.
4. Work at an efficient pace.
5. Ability to follow directions and multi-task as needed.
6. Friendly and positive personality.
7. Willingness to learn and grow with our practice.
8. Empathetic chairside manner for our patients.