DENTAL ASSISTANT

Dental Assistant Opportunity At Glynwood Park Dental

We are hiring for an entry level dental assistant who is looking for growth and opportunity.

Our dental assistants deliver "best in class" care to every patient, every day. The ideal candidate for this position is an individual that has a high level of empathy, patience, quick thinking, and a willingness to want to help others. The dental assistant assists our dentist during a variety of dental procedures.

Dental assisting job responsibilities include:

• Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentists
• Sterilization tech who is looking for growth!
• Knowledge of general anatomy of the mouth and dental terms
• Assisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needs
• Taking and processing x-rays of patients
• Perform lab tasks as instructed
• Greeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointments
• Advising patients on recommended oral hygiene
• Maintaining accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
• Strong communications skills required to deliver oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Handling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental practice

Qualifications:

• A team player ready to build a stronger skill-set.
• Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethic
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with your co-workers and patients
• Driven personality to want to strive to be the best in your profession and provide the best care for our patients

Compensation & benefits:

• Guaranteed hourly rate
• Paid vacation & paid holidays
• 401k program: with matching contributions
• Benefits: (offered at 30 hours or more)
• Competitive health, dental, and vision plan
• Life insurance and disability insurance
• Flexible schedules

FLSA status: non-exempt

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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