Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Mercy Dental Missions is currently hiring for a highly motivated, full-time bi-lingual Dental Assistant! 

At Mercy Dental Missions, our mission is to provide compassionate, life-changing dental care to those in need. With a special focus on vulnerable populations, we are committed to delivering free and reduced dental services to underserved communities both locally and globally. By addressing critical dental needs and promoting oral health education, we aim to alleviate pain, bring hope, restore dignity, and empower individuals to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. We strive to create a healthier world, one smile at a time.

Along with our website, please visit our social media pages to see all of the exciting updates from our office every week!

Work Schedule:

• Monday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) clinical hours
• Tuesday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) clinical hours
• Wednesday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) clinical hours
• Thursday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) clinical hours
  

Benefits Include: 

1.) Paid Time Off! 

2.) Various Insurances! 

3.) Retirement Plan! 

4.) Incredible Mission and Work Environment! 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Chair-side assisting
• Setting up treatment rooms in preparation for patients
• Taking down and cleaning treatment rooms
• Instrument sterilization
• Stocking and cleaning treatment rooms, sterilization, and lab
• Patient follow up calls
• Taking x-rays and 3D images
• The ability to step into various roles and wear different hats with volunteers and team
• Cross-train and perform duties in both dental assisting and front office operations as needed
  

Position Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to deal effectively with multiple personalities at all levels
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work in all aspects with enthusiasm
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Salary:

• Based on experience

Experience:

• Dental: 1+ year of dental assisting experience required

Mercy Dental Missions is an affiliated office of Mercy Dental Group! As part of the Mercy Dental Group family, our mission is to help families experience compassionate, community-focused, and extraordinary oral healthcare throughout each of our offices. We focus on helping our team members build practices that change lives and communities by delivering better care and dentistry. Please visit our website below to learn more about our mission and values!