Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

Join a collaborative, connected, and fun team in Hattiesburg. Schedule: Tuesday-Friday 7:00am-4:00pm; enjoy a four day work week with no late night or weekend requirements.

This is where patients come first, and continuous learning is encouraged! Hard-working and motivated, the successful candidate will bring a passion for providing the best patient care to the communities they serve.

About This Office

About Turtle Creek Dental Care:

• We are an energetic, fast-paced, and fun group of dental professionals
• We offer a positive and professional work environment
• Our office is located across the street from the Turtle Creek Mall on Highway 98 West/Hardy Street
• We offer a wide range of procedures, which creates a lot of variety in our day
• Our practice is equipped with modern technology such as digital x-rays and charts and the iTero scanner
• We offer work-life balance, growth and learning opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package
• Everyone who works at our office is a valuable part of our team

What our team is looking for:

• 1+ years of experience assisting chairside in a general dentistry setting
• Dentrix or other dental software experience
• Bubbly personality
• Adaptable mindset
• Willingness to grow
• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment
• If required under the state dental practice act, dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• The position will have access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job-related functions; regular HIPAA training, aligning with the specific role and responsibilities, will be required; and the individual will need to protect PHI and maintain data safeguards.

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology Experience working in a patient- or customer-centered environment
• If required under the state dental practice act, dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Completion of Tuberculosis (TB) testing prior to starting employment

Preferred Experience

• Dentrix or other dental software experience
• Dental assisting school certification