Dental Assistant - Mt. Pleasant Periodontics - Mount Pleasant, SC

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Mount Pleasant, SC

Job Description

Job description
Surgical dental assistant - periodontics and dental implants
Join a patient-centric and caring dental team!
Job description for dental assistant:Our well established periodontal practice has a recent opening for an energetic dental assistant. We are looking for a team member who exhibits a positive and enthusiastic personality and is focused on providing exceptional patient care. The right person will be a well organized and self motivated team player with great attention to detail.
Responsibilities include:

Prepare patient consent forms, pre operative and post operative instructions, and treatment plans.
Prepare treatment room by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols; setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes and sterile solutions as required.
Assemble sterile and non-sterile equipment.
Take dental radiographs and CBCTs.
Monitor intravenous fluids and vital signs during and after the surgery procedure.
Chair side assisting during surgical procedures with conscious sedation, new patient exams, and other procedures.
Provide independent patient care during post operative visits (with doctor supervision), pre surgical consultations, and other procedures.
Clean operatory after surgery.
Maintain equipment and instruments by proper care, cleaning, and sterilization.
Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with OSHA infection control policies.
Maintain patient data according to regulations and office policies in addition to HIPAA compliance.
Responsibility (along with RDH) for the appearance and functionality of the clinical area.

Typical hours: approximately 30-32 hours/week. The practice is open 4 days per week (Monday-Thursday) with hours being: Mon/Wednesday - 07:45-14:30 and Tues/Thurs - 07:45-13:00, 14:00-17:30.
Benefits:

Sick days
6 paid holidays
401k, 401k matching
Uniform allowance
Vacation days
Employee Discount on Services

*Benefit conditions: a waiting period may apply
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $24.00 - $37.00 per hour*
*Pay increase is based on opting in to complete all sterilization responsibilities.
Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:

BLS Certification (Preferred)
X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $37.00 per hour*
Expected hours: 30-32 per week
Schedule:

No weekends

Work Location: In person
Qualifications

Registered Dental Hygienist
High school diploma or GED
BLS Certification
Chairside assisting
Dental terminology
3D scanner
General dentistry
Medical terminology
Prosthodontics
Endodontics
Dental assisting
Aseptic technique
Anatomy knowledge
EMR systems
Eaglesoft
HIPAA
Dentrix
Pediatric dentistry
X-Ray
Dental receptionist
Four handed dentistry
Vital signs
Medical imaging

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 - $33.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 32 per week
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee discount
On-the-job training
Paid sick time
Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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