Certified Dental Assistant

Our well-established dental practice is seeking a talented, driven dental assistant to join our dynamic practice full-time. In this role, you'll have the opportunity and autonomy to make a difference for our patients by removing the barriers to dental care. With a fantastic team, supportive work environment and opportunities for growth and advancement, this is the perfect private practice to take your career to the next level. Duties Support the dentist by assisting with surgical and nonsurgical tasks Help the practice maintain a reputation for offering outstanding patient experiences Ensure a clean, sanitary workspace at all times Sanitize dental equipment thoroughly before and after every use Monitor usage of supply inventory and minimize waste Review patient background and gather health information Communicate oral hygiene and tooth care information to patients Take X-rays, under direction of general dentist, and interpret results Render filling, polishing services, child prophylaxis, administration of flouride Skills Familiarity with commonly used dental instruments and sanitizing practices Familiarity with surgical skills such as oral surgery, implant placement, root canals Familiarity with Invisalign Excellent customer service and communication skills Aptitude for being consistently organized and precise Ability to navigate electronic medical record (EMR) systems - Dentrix Ascend experience a plus Ability to work with iTero scanner a plus Benefits Competitive hourly rate: $18.00-$22.00 or dependent on skills & experience Medical Insurance Paid Time Off Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Schedule: Day shift No weekends Work Location: In person Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $18 - $22 Hourly Bonus/Commission: No