Dental Assistant

Benevis • Savannah, GA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Savannah Smiles is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to join their growing team. As a Dental Assistant (DA), you are an integral part of the care team, providing support to the office and assisting the professional dental staff with treatment. The company's mission is to provide high-quality dental care in a fun, compassionate environment, creating over a million smiles a year in the communities they serve. They are looking for individuals who are ready to join them in creating their next million smiles and who love working with children, as they make up 70% or more of the patient base. The role involves participating in local community events to promote a positive image and engaging in team huddles to foster appreciation and highlight customer focus and collaboration.

Requirements

• Graduation from a senior high school or GED equivalent required
• X-ray certification preferred according to State and individual practices
• Certified dental assistant credentials preferred according to State and individual practices
• Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus (location dependent)
• Perform to the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations, company standards, and company compliance programs
• Other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient
• Guide parents of minors and patients through our processes before treatment
• Educate patients in oral hygiene instruction and provide postoperative instructions
• Prepare patient for examination and treatment
• Take x-rays and save to patient charts (dependent on location)
• Responsible for the operational readiness of the hygiene bay and operatory rooms
• Prepare tray set-ups for dental procedures
• Mix amalgam, cement, pulp paste and prepare impression materials
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, chairs and rooms
• Assist professional dental staff with treatment
• Document patient information, treatment plans, and procedures in patient chart
• Assist with suctioning, holding retractors and suture cutting during surgical procedures
• Pour, trim and polish impression casts
• Fabricate custom impression trays
• Perform to the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations, company standards, and company compliance programs
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Monthly bonuses based on Office performance
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K with match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off
• Company holidays
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Company provided certification trainings (CPR certificates, Radiology certificates, Nitrous Oxide certificates, etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED