Dental Assistant

Family Dental Health•Anderson, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Family Dental Health of Anderson North is seeking an outgoing, team-oriented Dental Assistant. Family Dental Health is a privately owned dental group that is growing, offering general and specialty dental care. Their number-one goal is to make every patient feel like part of their family. They are recognized as one of the SC Top Workplaces for 2025, committed to fostering a workplace that values skills, encourages growth, and celebrates success. Their mission is to create lasting relationships with patients, teams, and communities, provide excellent dental care, and improve the overall health of the community.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited dental assisting program with current CDA certification; or a combination of education and on-the-job training to demonstrate basic chairside dental assisting skills: Receiving and preparing patients for dental treatment, Assisting chairside, Taking x-rays, Making temporary crowns and pouring/trimming impressions, Make custom bleaching trays
Current x-ray, CPR, and nitrous certifications (or the ability to obtain upon hire)
Demonstrated ability to work in a professional environment with direct patient contact. This includes demonstrating an outgoing and friendly demeanor, greeting patients with a smile as welcomed guests to the practice.
Basic knowledge of dentistry and ability to educate patients regarding their dental health
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced team environment. This includes learning quickly and accepting constructive feedback. Self-motivated and driven for team success.

Nice To Haves

1 or more years expanded dental assisting experience, preferably in general dentistry
Denticon experience (or the ability to learn)

Responsibilities

Perform efficient and accurate procedures to help maintain doctor's schedule and patient flow
Assist the doctors with all dental procedures
Partner with the team to create an exceptional experience for each patient
Review patient chart prior to doctor arrival and log appropriate patient data during exam and treatment as well as transcribe doctor notes in patient chart
Verify patient health history and document appropriately in patient's chart
Discussing diagnosed treatment with the patient
Maintain sufficient inventory by ordering clinical supplies
Promote and market the company's services and doctors to patients as well as educate patients
Address patient's questions and/or concerns