Dental Assistant (Part-Time)

Family Dental Health • Charleston, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Family Dental Health of Wappoo is seeking an outgoing, team-oriented Dental Assistant to support its general and specialty dental care services. The practice is part of a privately owned dental group focused on providing comprehensive care and making patients feel welcomed as part of the Family Dental Health family. The role supports doctors and patient flow, helps patients understand their care, and works collaboratively with the team to create a positive patient experience.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited dental assisting program with current CDA certification, or have a combination of education and on-the-job training demonstrating basic chairside dental assisting skills.
• Demonstrate skills in receiving and preparing patients for dental treatment, chairside assisting, taking x-rays, making temporary crowns, pouring and trimming impressions, and making custom bleaching trays.
• Have current x-ray, CPR, and nitrous certifications, or the ability to obtain them upon hire.
• Demonstrate the ability to work professionally with direct patient contact, including an outgoing and friendly demeanor and welcoming patients with a smile.
• Have basic knowledge of dentistry and the ability to educate patients about their dental health.
• Be able to multitask and work in a fast-paced team environment, learn quickly, accept constructive feedback, and remain self-motivated and driven toward team success.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of expanded dental assisting experience, preferably in general dentistry.
• Denticon experience, or the ability to learn it.

Responsibilities

• Perform efficient and accurate procedures to help maintain the doctor's schedule and patient flow.
• Assist doctors with dental procedures.
• Partner with the team to create an exceptional experience for each patient.
• Review patient charts before the doctor arrives; record appropriate patient data during examinations and treatment; and transcribe doctor notes in patient charts.
• Verify patient health histories and document them appropriately.
• Discuss diagnosed treatment with patients.
• Maintain sufficient clinical inventory by ordering supplies.
• Promote and market the company's services and doctors to patients, and educate patients.
• Address patients' questions and concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed