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

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

South Portland, ME

Job Description

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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