Chairside Dental Assistant - General Dentistry

Job Description

Job Description

Join us at Colonia Dental Associates, LLC, where we believe in treating our patients like family, offering exceptional care, and fostering a supportive team environment. As a Chairside Dental Assistant in our general dentistry practice, you'll play a vital role in patient education and contribute to a smooth, efficient workflow. Together, we'll ensure each patient receives top-notch dental care and leaves with a smile.

Our inclusive team culture values collaboration and shared goals, empowering you to grow in your career while making a meaningful impact. We offer comprehensive benefits, including up to three weeks of PTO, a 401(k) with match, medical and dental coverage, and monthly incentive bonuses. Let's make a difference in the dental care experience, one patient at a time.

Compensation:

$18 - $24 hourly

Responsibilities:

• Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures, ensuring patient comfort and efficiency.
• Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment, maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care to promote long-term dental health.
• Take and develop dental radiographs (x-rays) with precision and care.
• Manage patient records and documentation accurately, ensuring confidentiality and compliance.
• Schedule appointments and manage patient flow to optimize the daily schedule.
• Collaborate with the dental team to create a welcoming and supportive environment for patients and staff alike.

Qualifications:

• Experience in assisting dentists during various procedures, ensuring patient comfort and operational efficiency.
• Ability to prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment, maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
• Proven track record of educating patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
• Competence in taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays) with precision and care.
• Strong skills in managing patient records and documentation accurately, ensuring confidentiality and compliance.
• Experience in scheduling appointments and managing patient flow to optimize the daily schedule.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with the dental team to create a welcoming and supportive environment for patients and staff alike.

About Company

Colonia Dental Associates is a family-oriented private general dentistry practice focused on patient education and quality dental care. We treat our patients as we ourselves would like to be treated. Our team is patient care-oriented, and everyone works together to achieve the same goals.

Full-time benefits include up to three weeks of PTO per year, paid holidays, 401(k) with match, medical insurance, dental benefits, and monthly incentive bonuses based on collections.