Job description

We are looking for a full-time dental assistant to move between our Port Richey location! Our team is growing and we are looking for a friendly, reliable, hard-working and problem-solving individual. Our ideal candidate is a superstar dental assistant who is dependable and self-motivated with excellent communication skills.

We are a non-corporate FFS and PPO private practice (no Medicaid or HMO's accepted).

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Welcome customers to the back of the dental office; make sure patients are comfortable before, during, and after treatment
• Brings any needed attention to the doctor
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures (radiographs, procedures, impressions, lab scripts etc.)
• Keeps detailed and accurate patient records.
• Presents accurate treatment plans
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Remains on schedule by being effective and efficient.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Well-organized and reliable
• Proven experience as dental assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail

Education and Experience:

• Successful completion of Dental Assisting program is advantageous
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing, leaning and bending.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

HOURS - 37/per week

BENEFITS:
-Health insurance
-Paid holidays
-Paid time off
-Retirement plan
-Paid scrubs

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location

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