Dental Assistant - Culture Dental - The Villages, FL

Job description
WE NEED A DENTAL ASSISTANT TO JOIN OUR DENTAL FAMILY!!!
We have an amazing team in our FSU location, and the only thing missing is---- YOU! We have incredible office hours of 8a-5p Monday-Thursday with Half days Friday! We are closed every weekend and all major holidays! We offer paid vacation, paid holidays, retirement plans with an employer match, and health/dental/vision/life insurance plans. Continuous education and opportunities for advancement are available.
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. The dental assistant 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.
Dental Assistant Responsibilities

Welcome patients in 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 appointments
Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Dental Assistant Skills

Minimum of 1 year proven experience as dental assistant
Valid Radiography and CPR Certification
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
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 an asset (e.g. EFDA)

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.53 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
No nights
No weekends

Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
Making temporary crowns: 1 year (Required)
Packing cord: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

EFDA Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Tallahassee, FL 32306 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Tallahassee, FL 32306: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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