Dental Assistant - Fruitport Family Dentistry - Fruitport, MI

Our office is looking for a full-time dental assistant. We work Mondays and Wednesdays 8A-5P and Tuesdays and Thursdays 7A-4P. We are a busy family practice looking for a knowledgeable, enthusiastic, hard-working individual. Our office prides itself on quality, ethical treatment of families in our community and safety of our patients is of the utmost importance. Our office uses digital charts (Eaglesoft), digital x-rays, intra-oral photography, intra-oral scanners, and lasers. We are looking for someone who is honest, ethical, personable, and cares about our patients as much as we do.
Responsibilities

Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible while in the office
Sterilize dental instruments properly
Set up treatment rooms for procedures, selecting the proper instruments and materials required
Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures
Take X-rays or dental impressions
Complete lab work as instructed
Disinfecting treatment rooms after each procedure
Monitor supplies and stocking rooms as needed

Skills

Proven experience as Dental Assistant or similar role
In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. OSHA, HIPAA)
Knowledge of dental instruments and materials
Outstanding communication skills
A patient and friendly personality and ability to work with patients of all ages
Attention to detail, organized, and reliable
Good computer skills
Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job
Must be CPR and x-ray certified.
Team-player

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift
No nights
No weekends

Work Location: In person

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