Princess Dental Staffing
Dental Assistant - Rapid City Smiles: Implant & Family Dentistry - Rapid City, SD
Permanent Dental Assistant Job in Rapid City, SD
Want to join a great dental team?
We are looking for an experienced and competent dental assistant who will continue to make our office more efficient and pleasant for patients.
Youâll ensure excellent customer service and basic dental tasks. We're looking for someone who is well-organized with great attention to detail and be able to quickly learn and perform dental patient management software and procedures. 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.
***Only applicants with dental assisting experience will be considered for this position***
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 an asset (e.g. EFDA)
BLS certification
Certified in dental radiography
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Profit sharing
Uniform allowance
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Day shift
Experience:
Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Rapid City, SD (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Rapid City, SD: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
