We are the first practice in Fountain City specializing in endodontics. Our aim is not only to provide much needed endodontic care to the local community and beyond, but also to set the standard in patient care and inter-disciplinary communication. We strive to live by our motto: “Where care goes beyond treatment.”
We are looking for a dental assistant who can help bring this vision to life. Someone ready to learn with energy, enthusiasm, and optimism. Someone who is a strong communicator with a kind, professional demeanor.
We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.
Responsibilities
· Welcome customers in the dental office
· Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
· Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
· Sterilize instruments according to regulations
· Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
· Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
· Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
· Maintain accurate patient records and assist with notes and e-mail communication to referring doctors
Leadership
- Directs and leads dental assistants in continuous process improvements.
- Leads clinical staff in maintaining a smooth patient workflow with the front office staff and clinical teams to promote timely and exceptional patient experience visits.
- Collaborates with other office staff to improve and provide better patient care.
- In conjunction with the Dental Office Manager, lead assistant is to ensure adequate coverage of dental assistants to ensure efficient workflow.
- Mentors and trains other clinical staff.
- Maintains the knowledge that is a resource to other clinical staff, uses their expertise to improve patient care and advance company goals.
- Responsible for the professional and clinical development of the other dental assistants in the office.
- Assists in the efficient transition and adaptation of new dental assistant staff.
- Issue resolution and workflow recommendations for continuous process improvements to office management.
Skills
· Proven experience as dental assistant
· Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
· Understanding of health & safety regulations
· Good computer skills, including MS word, and the ability to place, crop, and label photos in a document
· Excellent communication and people skills
· Attention to detail
· Well-organized and reliable
· High school diploma or equivalent required
· Current registration as a dental assistant required
· Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)
Benefits
· Paid time off
· Paid holidays
· Monthly bonus
· Health, dental, vision insurance
· Retirement contributions
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
- Registered Dental Assistant License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person