Dental Assistant/You Will Love Us!

*Dental Assistant* Privately owned dental practice in search of an experienced Dental Assistant.
Monday to Friday patient schedule, shorter days on Tuesdays and Fridays, no late evenings anc closed on weekends.
Medical and life insurances, dental benefits, PTO in addition to paid holidays, and 401K with employer contribution.
Enjoy a well managed and professional teamwork environment offering secure employment as evidenced by our many long tenured doctors and staff.
*Position Purpose* To assist the doctor in the delivery of patient care and treatment.
Helps to ensure that patients are comfortable and attended to during each visit.
*Major Responsibilities / Activities* * Preparation and set up of patient operatories; maintains appearance and sterilization of operatories throughout the day.
* Preparation and set up of lab * Good knowledge of instrumentation set-ups * Sterilization of instruments * Greeting patients and accompanying them to operatory; escorting patients to check-out at conclusion of appointment; assists patient with scheduling of next appointment.
* Present patients with treatment plan; ensures plans are accurate and presented correctly; verifies the patient understands the plan and associated fees; makes patient aware of available payment options.
* Ensures charting notes are accurate * Digital radiography * Pours, trims, and polishes patient models * Fabricates and seats temporary temporary crowns * Prepares dentures / partials for temporary liners *Skills and Abilities* * Strong organizational skills * Excellent communication skills * Detail Oriented * Teamwork skills * Multi Task * Computer proficient / Dentrix software *Qualifications* * Radiography license * CPR Certified * Strong dental knowledge, coding, and terminology * Enjoys being apart Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Benefits: * 401(k) matching * Continuing education credits * Disability insurance * Employee discount * Health insurance * Life insurance * Opportunities for advancement * Paid time off Schedule: * 8 hour shift Experience: * Dental assisting: 1 year (Required) Work Location: In person