Dental Assistant (1 year exp req) - Island’s Edge Family Dentistry - Saint Augustine, FL

Dental Assistant
Island's Edge Family Dentistry
Job title:
Dental Assistant
Location:
1301 Plantation Island Drive South Suite 104B, St. Augustine, FL 32080
Terms:
Permanent, full-time position. Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:30-5pm, Fri 9:30-2pm
Rate:
Negotiable based on experience, Starting at $20+/hour + PTO and Holiday pay.
About Us:
Locally owned General Dentistry office looking to add a professional, qualified, and friendly face to an existing team of excellent dental staff. Our mission is to provide compassionate and quality dental care to our growing patient base.
General Job Description:
Dental assistant position at a small, general dentistry office. Employee will report to the doctor for tasks and direction. Assisting responsibilities will be split between dental assisting staff in order to ensure smooth and streamlined patient experience. Employee’s duties and responsibilities are outlined below, but may include additional tasks that fall under the umbrella of a dental assistant.
Duties and Responsibilities:

Greeting patients and visitors
Operatory set-up and breakdown
Disinfection procedures for operatories, equipment, and instruments
Sterilizing instruments and equipment
Taking basic dental X-rays
Operating dental software for charting and treatment planning
Maintaining organized patient charts and notes
All chairside dental assisting duties deemed necessary by dental provider
Light cleaning and organizing

Competencies:

High level of professionalism and customer service skills
Organizational skills
Multitasking and problem-solving skills
Familiarity with sterilization techniques
Familiarity with digital radiology

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent
Dental Assistant Certification
AHA CPR Certification or equivalent

Qualifications:
Prior assisting experience preferred but not needed to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:

401(k)
Employee discount
Paid time off

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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