Dental Assistant - General Dentist Office - Wellington, FL

Brand new state of the art dental office in Tampa
We are a brand new practice and looking for a dental assistant to join the practice.
Dental assistant position available in a new state of the art dental office that will provide a great dental experience to patients and a great work environment to employees.
-Emergency / after hour dentistry
-Sliding scale office
-Single doctor practice
-Fully digital practice
-Could be a part time position or full time (depends on the practice's needs at the time of interview)
- Paid holidays, paid vacation time, paid sick leave
-Room to grow and develop and work with a supportive and organized team
Office Hours
Monday and Friday: 8am to 8pm
Saturday: 7am to 7pm
Sunday: 8 am to 4 pm
*Must be able to work weekends.
We are looking for a competent 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

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 preferred
Additional certification or training is a requirement (e.g. EFDA)'

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:

Employee discount
Paid time off

Schedule:

Every weekend
Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

Do you speak Spanish?
Do you have Florida EFDA certification?
What is your ideal hourly wage?

Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Florida X-Ray Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

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