Dental Assistant - Cypress Family Dental - Johns Island, SC

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Johns Island, SC

Job Description

Job description
We are looking for a fantastic dental assistant to join our state of the art private practice! We're looking for someone who is efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. 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.
We are looking to fill this position full-time. Our working days are Monday - Thursday (NO Fridays) We are a new, modern private dental practice on Johns Island that is excelling beyond expectations! If you're looking for a fun, enthusiastic and tight-knit team, then look no further. Our team does paid team outings & we simply enjoy each other's company. Come work with us! :)
Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Welcome patients in the dental office
Prepare patients for treatment and ensure their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment and materials 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
Assisting hygiene
Answering phones
Schedule appointments
Maintain accurate patient records
Assist in OSHA duties.

Skills

Proven experience as a 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)

CDA/RDA License Required: No.
This Company Describes Its Culture as:

Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $21.00 per hour (Negotiable)
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Benefits

80 Hours Paid time off
Health insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
No weekends

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Dental Assisting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

X-Ray Certification (Required)
Certificate or Certification in Dental Assisting (Required)

Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift

License/Certification:

X-Ray Certification (Required)
Certification in Dental Assisting (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Johns Island, SC 29455 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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