Dental Assistant - Dental Specialty Practice- Periodontics - Oldsmar, FL

Permanent Dental Receptionist / Front Desk Job

Oldsmar, FL

Job Description

Certified Dental Assistant

We are looking for a team player who will ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Our ideal candidate will be well-organized with great attention to detail, able to help at the front desk. If you fit the bill and are reliable with excellent time management skills, we would like to meet you. Qualified employees receive benefits including 6 paid holidays and a 401K.

Responsibilities

Welcome customers in the dental office
Prepare customers for treatments 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
Basic front desk skills

Skills

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
Well-organized and reliable
High school diploma
Active CPR, Dental Assisting Certification and Radiology Certification

Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:

401(k)
Paid time off

Schedule:

No weekends

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Dental Assisting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

X-Ray Certification (Required)
Certificate as Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (Required)

Work Location: In person

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