Dental Assistant

We are in search of a dynamic dental assistant to join our team. A CDA with a minimum of 2 years of chairside experience and coronal polish certified is preferred. Your role involves all aspects of general dentistry, including same-day CEREC crowns, oral surgery, endodontic procedures, and more.

Our ideal candidate will be self-motivated, organized, energetic, personable, detail-oriented, and committed to exceptional patient care. We offer a competitive wage and benefits which include a retirement option, medical, and dental..

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide outstanding customer service with an excellent chairside manner
• Assist the dentist in utilizing proper four-handed dentistry techniques, observing universal precautions
• Be cognizant of doctor schedules and patient flow
• Comply with office policies and procedures
• Assume the standards of care related to infection control; following OSHA guidelines and ensuring safety protocols are upheld
• Expose and digitally record ordered radiographs
• Maintain dental operatories in an organized and clean fashion, assuring appropriate instruments and supplies are available
• Maintain patient comfort before, during, and after dental procedures
• Clean and prepare instruments for sterilization
• Sterilize and/or disinfect instruments, handpieces, and ancillary equipment
• Assist office and doctor in maintaining patient records and informed consent documents
• Chart existing dentistry and current conditions in a computerized dental chart
• Take impressions for various prosthetic procedures and study models
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and age-related criteria pertinent to the patients
• Punctual, and demonstrate a sense of urgency in your daily tasks
• Get cross-trained to assist the front office when needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current CPR certification
• High School Diploma
• 2 years of chairside dental assisting experience preferred
• CDA Certificate
• Coronal Polish Certificate (preferred)

We are growing and looking for a knowledgeable and supportive team player to support the growth. If you enjoy dentistry and working with a dynamic, and upbeat team, this is your new dental home! Please reply today!