Dental Assistant

Guardian Dentistry Partners•Pembroke Pines, FL

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Village Square Dental is seeking a skilled and compassionate Dental Assistant to join our team in Orange Park. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring dentists have the necessary equipment. This role involves assisting dentists during procedures, taking and processing X-rays, performing lab tasks, and managing patient records and payments. Excellent communication skills are essential for providing oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions. The position also includes general administrative duties to support the dental practice.

Requirements

Completion of a certified dental assistant training program required.
Radiographic certification required.
18 months or more of clinical experience as a dental assistant required.
Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethic
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with your co-workers and patients
Driven personality to want to strive to be the best in your profession and provide the best care for our patients
A positive team player that goes the extra mile to provide the best care to our patients.

Nice To Haves

Coronal Polishing is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentists
Assisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needs
Taking and processing X-rays of patients
Perform lab tasks as instructed
Greeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointments
Advising patients on recommended oral hygiene
Maintaining accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Deliver oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Handling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental practice