Dental Assistant
About The Position
Our office, Queen City Endodontics - South Charlotte, is looking for a talented and skilled Dental Assistant to help us accomplish our mission to improve the lives of our patients by providing a world-class specialty experience for every patient. Here is what you need to know about the role, our team and why we could be the right next step in your career. Your Responsibilities You will ensure excellent patient service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the Dentist’s shoulders. You will be focused on ensuring that the patients' needs, concerns, and questions are answered. You will help keep the patient relaxed and comfortable during their visit, being the patients go to resource during their visit which includes the following: Welcoming patients to the dental office Preparing patients for treatment, ensuring their comfort Selecting and set up instruments, equipment, and supplies Sterilizing instruments according to regulations Assisting the dentist through 4-handed dentistry Providing oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions Keeping the dental room clean and well-stocked Scheduling appointments and post op visits Maintaining accurate patient records Assisting with payment procedures As one of the essential members of our office, you will also help to facilitate/coordinate other office responsibilities as needed.
Requirements
- At least 3+ years of proven experience as dental assistant, endodontic specialty is preferred
- DA II certification required
- Nitrous oxide certification required
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks
- Strong computer and dental software skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a team-oriented environment
- Punctual, reliable, and professional in appearance and conduct
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Ability to multitask while maintaining a high standard of patient care
- A high school diploma
- An active state radiology license (if required by law)
Nice To Haves
- endodontic specialty is preferred
Responsibilities
- Welcoming patients to the dental office
- Preparing patients for treatment, ensuring their comfort
- Selecting and set up instruments, equipment, and supplies
- Sterilizing instruments according to regulations
- Assisting the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
- Providing oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Keeping the dental room clean and well-stocked
- Scheduling appointments and post op visits
- Maintaining accurate patient records
- Assisting with payment procedures
- Facilitate/coordinate other office responsibilities as needed
Benefits
- BCBS Medical & Dental insurance Options
- VSP Vision Coverage
- Complimentary Life Insurance Policy (employee only)
- Short-term & Long-Term Disability
- Pet Insurance Coverage
- 401(k) plan w/match options
- HSA / FSA Account Access
- Identity Theft Protection
- Legal Services Package
- Hospital/Accident/Critical Care Coverage
- Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
