What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Petal Family Dentistry?
**Full Time Dental Assistant Needed**
Monday-Thursday
We are looking for an experienced dental assistant who would like to be part of a great dental team. You’ll ensure excellent patient care and use your skills to help provide efficient, high quality dental care.
Dental assistants should be well organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office policies.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Greet and escort patients
Prepare for treatment, ensuring patient comfort
Select and set up proper instruments, equipment and
materials needed
Maintain a high standard of infection control
Take impressions
Pour and trim models
Fabricate temporary crowns
Familiarity with digital impressions
Proficient at 4 handed dentistry
Maintain accurate patient records
Knowledge of Dentrix practice management software and Dexis (digital radiology)
Candidates with dental experience, a valid radiology license and CPR certified is preferred.
****All resumes must be emailed to petaldent@gmail.com ****
**No phone calls please.**
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Petal, MS 39465: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification/Radiology Liscense (Preferred)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Certified Dental Assistant Liscense (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $37,400 - $47,300