Lead Dental Assistant - J & J Dental - Fort Lauderdale, FL

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Job Description

We are seeking an All-Star Dental Assistant for our well established, fast growing, multi-doctor private practice. If you are a reliable and positive individual looking for career satisfaction and continuing educational opportunities, join our team! You will sustain patient comfort, soothe upset patients, listen to their needs and educate them on dental procedures. We provide general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, periodontics, and implant dentistry. Minimum 5 years lead dental assistant experience is a MUST.
Benefits

Direct deposit
Compensation based on experience
Weekly payroll
6 paid Holidays after 90 days
Potential for 2 weeks paid vacation
Team-focused, uplifting and educational work culture

Requirements

Take X-rays
Good manual dexterity
Ability to build rapport with patients
Organize and maintain lab equipment,
Sterilization of instruments and equipment
MUST have minimum 5 years experience as a Lead Dental Assistant
MUST be able to fabricate temporary crowns.
MUST be able to use digital scanner
MUST have knowledge of ordering dental supplies and maintaining office budget for supplies
MUST be able to direct flow of back office. To ensure patients are seen in a timely and efficient manner.
Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new programs
Providing excellent customer service to all patients and visitors
Superior working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
Provide comprehensive post-operative dental procedures to patients.

Responsibilities

Capable of fabricating a temporary crowns and bridges
Capable of packing cord
Ensuring all dental equipment is maintained according to health and safety regulations
Assist the dentist during procedures by providing chairside support and managing instruments.
Ensure proper sterilization of dental tools and maintain a clean working environment.
Works with office manager to ensure all assistants are completing required tasks in a timely manner.
Aids in training of assistants to meet requirements of doctors
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

Website: jjdentalpractice.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:

401(k)
Employee discount
Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

Can you fabricate temporary crowns?
Are you familiar with using a scanner?
Do you know how to pack cord?

Experience:

Lead Dental assisting: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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