Dental Assistant/EFDA - Dental Partners Owensboro - Owensboro, KY

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Owensboro, KY

Job Description

About us
Dental Partners Owensboro is dedicated to Patient Care and creating a team environment. Come meet us and see if you are a match for our Team.
We are looking for an experienced dental assistant with at least two years of experience, who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients/supporting staff. 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 Patients to 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 the next appointments
Maintain accurate patient records.

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
Experience with Dentrix and/or Dexis Systems
High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)

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

401(k)
401(k) matching
Bereavement leave
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
No nights
No weekends

Experience:

Dental assisting: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

X-Ray Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Owensboro, KY 42303: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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