- Permanent Dental Assistant Job
- Surf City, NC
Job Description
Topsail Dental is looking for a competent and enthusiastic dental assistant who will make the dentistâs office more efficient and pleasant for patients. Loves building and maintaining a positive relationship with patients and team members. Youâll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentistâs 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. We are currently looking for a full-time position (4 days per week - Monday through Thursday) at the Surf City location (13567 Hwy 50, Unit A, Surf City, NC 28445).
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
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
Dentrix Ascend knowledge is a plus, but not required
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
Current certification in CPR-BLS is preferred
Current radiographic certification is required
Certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Analgesia is preferred as required by state, or ability to become certified
High school diploma or G.E.D.; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: Multiple locations
