Job Description
Overview MoreSmiles Dental Spa is now hiring a Full Time
Dental Assistant in the Greater Mandeville Area!
We are seeking a
Dental Assistant to join our community of collaborative, high-quality clinical, business and operations professionals.
Schedule : Monday & Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
To learn more about this unique practice, visit:
Full-Time (FT) Employees are eligible for:
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Company Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
- Paid $25k Basic Life & AD&D insurance
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Short Term Disability
- Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Accidental Injury, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity plans with wellness incentives
Additional employment benefits include:
- Patient-centric community approach
- Work/life balance
- Opportunity for career growth
- Professional development and support with continuing education
- Strong business and operational teams
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and their household
- 401K
Responsibilities - Assist the Dentists chairside
- Welcomes patients
- Prepares patients for treatments or checkups ensuring comfort
- Selection and setup of instrumentation, equipment and other dental materials as needed
- Instrument sterilization according to regulations
- Maintains accurate patient records
- Lab tasks as instructed
- Provide post-operative care instructions
- Maintain clean and stocked operatories
Qualifications - Dental Assistant training/school certification
- 2 or more years of dental assisting clinical experience required
- Knowledge of dental instruments and OSHA/sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Experience with digital software: intraoral scanners, CBCT, must be able to make a temp crown Strong Communication Skills
- Able to clearly explain procedures to patients.
- Communicates effectively with dentists, hygienists, and office staff.
- Listens actively and responds empathetically to patients' concerns.
Attention to Detail
- Ensures proper sterilization of instruments.
- Accurately takes and records patient information.
- Follows dental procedures precisely.
Positive, Compassionate and Empathetic
- Helps patients feel at ease, especially those who are anxious or in pain.
- Shows understanding and patience in dealing with different personalities.
Organizational Skills
- Keeps the dental operatory clean and well-stocked.
- Manages scheduling and documentation efficiently.
- Balances multiple tasks without missing details.
Manual Dexterity
- Assists during procedures with steady hands and precise instrument handling.
- Works comfortably in small spaces within a patient's mouth.
Professionalism
- Maintains confidentiality and follows HIPAA regulations.
- Dresses appropriately and represents the dental office with a positive demeanor.
Dependability and Punctuality
- Shows up on time and can be relied upon for consistency in daily responsibilities.
Technical Proficiency
- Familiar with dental software, x-rays, suction devices, and sterilization tools.
- Understands dental terminology and procedures.
Willingness to Learn
- Keeps up with continuing education and industry changes.
- Open to feedback and continuously looks to improve skills.
Team Player
- Collaborates well with the dental team.
- Supports coworkers and contributes to a positive work environment.
Practice Description Equal Employment Opportunity Star Dental Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Job Tags
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