Dental Assistant
About The Position
Portage Northern Dental opened it's doors 30 years ago in the Portage Northern area of town. This has given our office the privilege of being a part of the wonderful community surrounding our office. At Portage Northern Dental, our team consists of dedicated, experienced professionals who are kind, friendly and caring. Patient experience is our number one priority and we strive to make sure they feel that from the first phone call. Using a combination of exceptional dental care and a "hometown" mindset we partner with our patients to provide the healthiest, most beautiful smiles modern dentistry can offer. This combination allows us to give patients the convenience of modern dental care, while still making them feel like part of the family. For patient comfort, we offer the option of nitrous during any appointment, pillows, and blankets. At Portage Northern Dental, we offer general dentistry for the whole family as well as a great selection of whitening procedures including at home and in-office options. To learn more about our office, check out our website here: https://www.portagenortherndental.com/ Dental Assistants are an integral member of our team and help foster our clinically led culture. From being the doctor’s right hand, to having the ability to connect with patients, and striving to provide the best patient experience, Dental Assistants are a key contributor to the success of our practice. By joining our team, you will have: Work-Life Balance: Monday-Thursday 7:15AM-5:00PM Time Off: Up to 3 weeks PTO + 8 Paid Holidays (PTO rolls over!) Parental Leave: Up to 3 weeks paid 401(k) Match Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA & FSA + earn up to $2,000/year when selecting our quality care plans Employee Assistance Programs: Free 24/7 support for personal, financial & legal issues CE & Growth: SPEAR access + continuing education Wellness Perks: $28/month gyms, 12K+ on-demand workouts when selecting our quality care plans Pet Insurance: Flexible plans + 24/7 telehealth for your pet Compensation: $21-23/Hour
Requirements
- Dental Assistant Certificate where state regulations specify
- X-ray certification where state regulations specify
Responsibilities
- Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures while helping patients feel comfortable
- Set up and breakdown operatory post treatment
- Take dental radiographs (x-rays)
- Manage infection control by preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
- Provide patients with follow-up instructions following all dental treatment procedures
- Educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health
Benefits
- Work-Life Balance: Monday-Thursday 7:15AM-5:00PM
- Time Off: Up to 3 weeks PTO + 8 Paid Holidays (PTO rolls over!)
- Parental Leave: Up to 3 weeks paid
- 401(k) Match
- Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA & FSA + earn up to $2,000/year when selecting our quality care plans
- Employee Assistance Programs: Free 24/7 support for personal, financial & legal issues
- CE & Growth: SPEAR access + continuing education
- Wellness Perks: $28/month gyms, 12K+ on-demand workouts when selecting our quality care plans
- Pet Insurance: Flexible plans + 24/7 telehealth for your pet
- Compensation: $21-23/Hour
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
