Full Time Dental Assistant - Two Lights Dental-David S Jacobson - South Portland, ME

Job Description
We are growing and looking to add an amazing dental assistant!
If you are looking to become a key member of a great team and work at an exceptional office with the latest technology. This office is for you!
As an ideal Dental Assistant, you love playing a supportive role, are comfortable working in a team environment, have a "can do" personality, and your passion for your role is reflected in your actions.
Your friends and family use these words to describe you: Friendly, compassionate, helpful, detail oriented, hard-working and 100% reliable. In addition, a Dental Assistant must display open communication to co-workers and a commitment to patient satisfaction.
This position reports directly to the dentist, office manager, and clinical coordinator
Responsibilities Include, but not limited to:

*Welcome patients in the dental office *Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort *Take x-rays and photos *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 *Assist with product ordering *Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures *Assist hygiene department with flipping rooms, seating patients and record gathering

Skills

*Proven experience as dental assistant preferred but not mandatory *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 an asset (e.g. EFDA)

Benefits:

*401(k) *401(k) matching *Health benefits *Paid time off *Vision insurance

Available shifts and compensation: Available shifts on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Compensation is $20.00 - $26.00/hour.
About Two Lights Dental-David S Jacobson: Two Lights Dental-David S Jacobson is looking for an individual to join our team. Our ideal candidate is self-driven, motivated and trustworthy.
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