What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Jorge Ferreira DMD, llc?
High quality private dental practice with a high powered, fun-loving team is searching for an experienced Dental Assistant with Xray certification to help us care for our patients.
Hours: Wed, Thur, Fri, 8 am -5:30pm (26 hours/wk); additional hours available Tuesdays.
Salary: $17-$21/hr. Call us-We'll pay you more than you make now!
Qualifications:
- Dental Assisting experience necessary
- Radiology certification required
Candidate must:
- be friendly and outgoing,
- enjoy helping people
- possess a strong focus on customer service
- have reliable attendance
- be a team player
- display a positive attitude
- be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- be able to multi task
- pay close attention to detail, and
- follow through on tasks to completion
- be eager and willing to learn new things and develop themselves professionally.
- Bilingual/Spanish speaking a plus!
Dental Assistant duties include:
- welcoming patients, creating a warm, caring & comfortable environment,
- preparing operatories for the doctor and hygienist
- preparing patients for the doctor and hygienist; taking radiographs, charting existing restorations,
- assisting dentist with exams & procedures, documenting findings, procedure notes, and recommended treatment
- helping patients understand treatment necessity & options,
- explaining post- visit home care instructions,
- communicating to front desk treatment completed &/or planned, & next steps
- maintain accurate, complete, organized patient records,
- sterilizing instruments, setting up instruments, equipment & material for procedures,
- cleaning & stocking dental operatories, dental lab, & office
- preparing, shipping & receiving lab cases
- answering phones, responding to emails,
- scheduling patients, confirming appointments, verifying insurance & labs,
We are a small, hard working but fun team!
Call us or send your resume to secure your career -and future- in dentistry!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 32 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Happy hour
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Safety equipment provided
- Uniform allowance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- No weekends
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $21