Dental Assistant
About The Position
At Dr. Jeffrey R. Wert & Associates, we value our patient relationships, making it our priority to deliver gentle, compassionate dental care that you deserve from your dentist. We work hard to make you feel at ease by providing exceptional patient care in a relaxed, convenient atmosphere. We strive to develop lifelong relationships with our patients by combining the latest dental technology with a professional and compassionate team. The result is a beautiful, healthy smile that lasts a lifetime. Our Dental Assistants deliver “Best in Class” care to every patient, every day. The ideal candidate for this position is an individual that has a high level of empathy, patience, quick thinking, and a willingness to want to help others. The Dental Assistant “assists” our Dentist during a variety of dental procedures. Whether you are an experienced Dental Assistant, or you are motivated to learn more about the dental industry we would like to tell you more.
Requirements
- 1-2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferred
- DANB radiology certificate required
- 4-handed dentistry experienced preferred
- 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
Responsibilities
- Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentists
- Knowledge of general anatomy of the mouth and dental terms
- Understanding of crowns, fillings, extractions, root canals and implants
- 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
- Strong communications skills required to deliver oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Handling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental practice
Benefits
- Guaranteed Hourly Rate
- Paid Vacation & Paid Holidays
- 401k Program: with matching contributions
- Competitive health, dental, and vision plan
- Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
- Flexible Schedules
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
