Dental Assistant - A Brighter Smile Dental Care - Bossier City, LA

We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the practice more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent patient care and experience. Dental assistants 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.
Listed below are the specific duties and requirements for the position:

Responsible for welcoming, comforting, seating, and preparing the patient for specified dental treatment
Communicates information effectively to patients and employees by answering questions, requests, and addressing concerns
Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist’s access; suctioning; passing instruments
Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances
Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification
Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions
Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques
Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Requirements

High school diploma
Dental Assistant experience required
Degree or certificate in dental assisting preferred
Customer service or patient relations experience preferred
Must be able to adapt easily and work in a fast-paced environment efficiently (capable of working 2 columns with 1 Doctor)
Current CPR certification (or ability to earn)
Basic computer knowledge and understanding of HIPAA privacy regulations
Excellent communication skills

Benefits

401k matched at 4%
Paid vacation time
7 Paid holidays off
Dental benefits (for you and your immediate family)
Employer-provided Health benefits
Monthly incentive pay based on performance

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Referral program

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

Bossier City, LA 71111 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Bossier City, LA 71111: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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