Our New Family Practice is searching for an experienced Dental Assistant to join our TEAM. We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. We are NOT a Corporate dental practice. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and be part of a happy productive dental team. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.
We are a high-quality practice that treats our patients as family. We have exceeded the OSHA and CDC protocols in regard to the pandemic. Applicants must be well organized, have a pleasant chair-side manner, and be a TEAM player. Must be x-ray certified and have experience with Open Dental or similar software. Must be able to review and schedule treatment for patients. Hours are Thursday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday Hours will be reviewed during the interview. This is a great opportunity for the right assistant.
Competitive salary, holiday and vacation pay to be discussed in an interview with qualified candidates. Please submit a resume. Those candidates who meet the qualifications will be contacted.
Thank you.
Dentist of Chester Springs
“Our goal is to provide the highest level of dental care and patient’s satisfaction at an affordable cost”
Responsibilities
- Welcome patients in the dental office, preparing patients and OP for dental work.
- Prepare patients for treatment or checkups ensuring their comfort
- Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
- Sterilize instruments according to regulations
- Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
- Undertake lab tasks as instructed
- Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
- Schedule appointments
- Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Skills
- Proven experience as dental assistant
- Dental Health care
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Good computer skills
- Patient services
- Teamwork
- Perform Diagnostic procedures
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
- High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
- Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)
Job Type: Full-time/Part-time
Pay: $14.00 – $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Bonus
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
COVID-19 considerations:
We have updated and added to our infection control procedures that exceed the OSHA and CDC guidelines. We have a pre-screening Covid questionnaire that patients submit the day before. We take patient temperatures ,have aerosol suctions and much more.
Experience:
- Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location:
- One location
Clinical Setting:
- General Dentistry
Duties:
- Assisting chair-side
- Taking records, impressions, or x-rays
- Using computers to update electronic patient records
- Assisting with lab tasks as needed
- Assisting with front office tasks as needed
Company’s website:
WWW.dentistofchestersprings.com
Benefit/Bonus Conditions:
- Waiting period apply
Work Remotely:
- No
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
- Personal protective equipment provided or required
- Plastic shield at work stations
- Temperature screenings
- Social distancing guidelines in place
- Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place