Dental Assistant (with X-Ray)

Job Description

Job Description

Description

We believe everyone is entitled to a healthy, beautiful smile. That’s why we emphasize the importance of preventative dental care. Smiles need no translation; they are the universal language that speaks from the heart.

Simply Beautiful Smiles and Affiliates state-of-the-art dental practice is searching for a detail-oriented and compassionate Dental Assistant with an active x-ray license for our Elkins Park Office. The ideal candidate for this position has exceptional communication skills with a focus on customer service and patient comfort. We are backed by the country's leading dental support organization which allows our practitioners to focus on providing patient-centric and clinically excellent care.

How you will have an impact at SBS as a Dental Assistant

• Work with patients to make them comfortable and prepare them for treatment.
• Collection and recording of patient health histories.
• Accurately recording dental records to completely reflect the nature of the contact, the condition of the patient and the care or treatment provided.
• Dental charting.
• Educate and review dental treatment options, including billing and payment options
• Sterilize dental instruments.
• Preparation of dental materials, cements, composites, impression materials, etc.
• Taking dental x-rays (must be licensed in the state)
• Prevention and management of dental medical emergencies. 

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• Active Pennsylvania Dental X-Ray License 
• Experience working with patients in a dental office
• Strong interpersonal skills and dedication to patient care
• Resourceful, collaborative and team oriented mindset 
• Must be able to work in our office
• Flexible schedule

What Simply Beautiful Smiles offers you as a Dental Assistant

You are joining a thriving, ambitious group of colleagues – like minded in our passion for high quality patient care and the people who make that happen every day. In addition, SBS offers our Dental Assistants:

• Competitive Compensation and benefits package for eligible positions 
• Healthcare Benefits (Medical, Prescription Drugs, Dental, and Vision) on Day 1!
• Teaching environment with succession planning and continuing education
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Workwear benefit and more!