Part-Time Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

We are growing!

The ideal candidate is an upbeat, professional and reliable person who is looking to work in a multi-specialty office who sees patients of all ages. Must have a certification Dental Assistant to join our team.

A Smile 4U is a privately owned dental practice with locations in Cartersville, Dalton, Decatur, East Point, and Hiram. We offer a wide range of services under one roof, including general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, and oral surgery. Serving both pediatric and adult patients, we are committed to delivering a positive and memorable experience for every patient.

We are looking for a part-time Dental Assistant for our East Point location for Tuesdays and Wednesdays 8:00am-6:00pm .

Office located on: 2788 Bayard St, East Point, GA 30344

This position will soon turn into a full-time position.

Dental Assistant Responsibilities:

-Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures.

-Explaining office procedures before treatment to patients.

-Providing quality and compassionate care to every patient before, during and after dental treatment.

-Patient management during dental procedures.

-Dental charting of patient's pre-existing and accurate inputting of patient progress notes.

-Providing patients with post-op instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling).

-Taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth).

-Preparing and maintaining dental instruments, supplies and equipment.

-Taking and developing x-rays, collecting and recording patient health histories.

-Serving as an infection control officer, developing infection control protocol and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment.

-Monitor equipment and hand piece repairs for all operatory equipment, accurate completion and follow up of repair logs.

-Completion of daily/weekly/monthly tasks including autoclave testing and cleaning of traps.

-Assisting with monthly supply order.

-Assisting clinic with recall and treatment plan reports, when requested.

-Responsible for adhering to all government and company regulations.

-Helping to provide direct patient care in all dental specialties, including pediatric dentistry and oral surgery.

Qualifications:

- Experience in a customer service environment and good computer skills are necessary.
- An upbeat attitude and outgoing personality are a MUST to succeed in this position.
- Ability to handle multiple, simultaneous tasks.
- A people person/team player

Bilingual is a plus

 

Benefits:

-Full time team members qualify for Medical/Dental/Optical Insurance coverage after 90 days

-Great work/life balance

-Schedule flexibility

-Positive & family oriented work environment

-Opportunity to work in a very unique environment with exposure to many specialties

Pay is based on experience