Dental Assistant - Eagle Creek Dentistry, JW Valentine DMD - Naples, FL

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Naples, FL

Job Description

We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent patient care and lift 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.
Competitive pay and benefits.
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

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
Graduated from dental assistant school
Additional certification or training is an asset

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Benefits:

401(k)
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid sick time
Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

English (Required)

License/Certification:

X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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