Dental Assistant - Cleveland Dental PLLC - Cleveland, TN

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Cleveland, TN

Job Description

About us
Cleveland Dental PLLC
Cleveland Dental has served the dental needs of the Bradley County Community for over 45 years. We are a family oriented practice and we accept patients of all ages. We strive to provide quality customer service and to excel in every aspect of our required job duties.
We are looking for an exceptional dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service 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. Knowledge of Cerec technology is a plus but not required. Pay will be based off knowledge, experience, and qualifications.
Responsibilities

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 required
Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)
Minimum 2 years experience preferred

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:

401(k) matching
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift
No weekends

Work Location: In person

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