Dental Assistant - Western Carolina Family Dentistry - Lenoir, NC

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Lenoir, NC

Job Description

We are looking for a dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more 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.
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 and assist with payment procedures

Skills

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)
No experience in the dental field is required but is preferred.

Most of all, we are really looking for someone who is passionate about their profession. Passion for excellent care, patients, and teamwork is what drives our small Lenoir office. If you are interested in acquiring experience, continuous learning, and expanding in your profession, we would love to have you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Paid training

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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