Dental Assistant - Sharp Family Dentistry - Fennville, MI

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Fennville, MI

Job Description

We are a small, patient centered dental office looking to add a full time team member! Primary duties will be greeting patients, sterilization and assisting in restorative, extraction and crown and bridge dentistry. We work a flex schedule and you'll have alternating four day weekends! The office has recently been updated; all digital charts and radiographs.
Our ideal candidate is a friendly dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.
Responsibilities

Welcome patients in the dental office
Prepare patients 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 and assist with payment procedures

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; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 per week
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends

Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

X-Ray Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

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