Dental Assistant

Family Dental Health•Taylors, SC

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Family Dental Health of Blue Ridge is seeking an outgoing, team-oriented Dental Assistant. We are a privately owned dental group that is growing, offering comprehensive dental care in general and specialty areas. Our goal is to make every patient feel like part of our Family Dental Health family. We are honored to be recognized as one of the SC Top Workplaces for 2025. Our commitment to exceptional dental care extends to our employees, fostering a workplace that values skills, encourages growth, and celebrates success. Our mission is to create lasting relationships, provide excellent dental care, and improve community health. We offer large office perks with a small office feel.

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
Discuss diagnosed treatment with the patient
Maintain sufficient inventory by ordering clinical supplies
Ensure the practice maintains 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