Dental Assistant ($2,000 Sign-On Bonus)

Overview Pine Dentistry & Braces Dental Assistant - Full-time Schedule: Monday-Friday 8-5pm; Saturday 9-2pm. Sign-On Bonus: $2,000. Role Summary We are actively seeking a Dental Assistant (DA) to join our growing team. As a Dental Assistant, you are an integral part of the care team, supporting the office and assisting the professional dental staff with treatment. You will help deliver excellent dental care in a compassionate environment. Find Your Opportunity to Make an Impact Participate in local events, including school screenings and presentations to promote a positive image of our practice. Participate in morning huddles, run a huddle if desired, appreciate peers, and highlight good examples of customer focus and collaboration. Work with kids, who make up 70% or more of our patient base. Responsibilities Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient. Guide parents of minors and patients through our processes before treatment. Educate patients in oral hygiene instruction and provide postoperative instructions. Prepare patient for examination and treatment. Take x-rays and save to patient charts (dependent on location). Ensure operational readiness of the hygiene bay and operatory rooms. Prepare tray set‑ups for dental procedures. Mix amalgam, cement, pulp paste, and prepare impression materials. Sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, chairs and rooms. Assist professional dental staff with treatment. Document patient information, treatment plans, and procedures in patient charts. Assist with suctioning, holding retractors, and suturing during surgical procedures. Pour, trim, and polish impression casts. Fabricate custom impression trays. Perform with the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations, company standards, and compliance programs. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Graduation from a senior high school or GED equivalent. X‑ray certification preferred (according to state and practice). Certified dental assistant credentials preferred (according to state and practice). Bi‑lingual in Spanish is a plus (location dependent). Perform with the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations, company standards, and compliance programs. Other duties as assigned. We Offer Competitive compensation. Monthly bonuses based on office performance. Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, company holidays and more. Continuing education reimbursement. Company‑provided certification training, including CPR, radiology, nitrous oxide, etc. Reimbursement for eligible training/testing expenses required for certificates. EEO Statement We value teamwork, mutual respect and cooperation. We do not practice unlawful discrimination, including harassment, and do not tolerate it in our workplace. Discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic is prohibited in accordance with federal, state, and local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr