Dental Assitant

• We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic Dental Assistant who is committed to providing patients with the highest level of customer service and an unwavering attention to detail. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous experience in a busy dental office who wants to be a part of an innovative and energetic team that works closely with our doctors.

Dental Assistant Responsibilities:

· Preparing patients for dental work

· Must be punctual, engaged with a strong work ethic

· Build personal relationships with patients

· Helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures

· Assisting dentists in managing medical and dental emergencies when necessary

· Assisting dental hygienists with procedures when necessary

· Providing great patient care

· Recording treatment information in patient records

· Excellent written and verbal skills

· Exposing dental x-rays from dental diagnostics and caring for dental x-ray equipment

· Giving patients information on dental hygiene, oral health care, and plaque control programs

· Collecting and recording existing and proposed treatment, medical and dental histories, and patient vital signs

· Providing postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist

· Discuss diagnosed treatment

· Caring for dental equipment

· Forming preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts

· Ordering dental supplies and maintaining dental equipment inventory

· Fabricating temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions

· Must be self-motivated and able to prioritize responsibilities

· Must be available from 7:30am-6:00pm

· No cell phone may be present in a clinical area

· Dental Assistant Requirements:

· Certification or associate degree in an accredited dental assisting program.

· Dental x-ray certification

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Experience using computers for a variety of tasks

· Experience with Eaglesoft is desired, but not required

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Consistently professional appearance and attitude

· Able to provide great patient care

· Team oriented work ethic

If you are interested, please send your resume:

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hickory, NC 28601: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $12 - $21