Specialty Dental Assistant
About The Position
About Us: At The Smilist, we aim to provide high quality dental care in a warm, welcoming, and professional environment. Our team is dedicated to making lives better one smile at a time. We are currently seeking a reliable, friendly, and motivated Dental Assistant to join our growing practice and contribute to our mission of excellent dental care. This position will work with Ortho, OS, and Perio in Academy, Brinton Lake, and Elkins Park. Key Responsibilities: Keep patients focused on optimal treatment while attending their individual concerns and promoting the good qualities of their doctor Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment where your patient feels comfortable; prepare patients for treatment, and assist the doctors - thereby enabling them to provide efficient quality dental treatment Escort patients to and from the front desk Prepare tray setups for dental procedures and maintain adequate supply levels in each operatory, ordering and replenishing as needed Other duties as assigned by management Qualifications: Proven experience as a Dental Assistant - at least 1 year Must have an active PA x-ray license Knowledge of dental instruments, equipment, and procedures Prior Dentrix experience preferred, but not required Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work well in a team and handle multiple tasks efficiently Attention to detail and a positive attitude What We Offer: Competitive compensation Benefits package - health, dental, vision insurance, and more! Opportunity for professional growth and continuing education A chance to make a real impact on the health and well-being of our patients Position Details: Schedule: Full Time - no weekends! Salary Range: $25.00-$27.00/hour and monthly travel stipend Location: Elkins Park, Brinton Lake, Academy - must be willing to work in all 3 locations! The Smilist Dental provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Dental Assistant - at least 1 year
- Must have an active PA x-ray license
- Knowledge of dental instruments, equipment, and procedures
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well in a team and handle multiple tasks efficiently
- Attention to detail and a positive attitude
- Must be willing to work in all 3 locations! (Elkins Park, Brinton Lake, Academy)
Nice To Haves
- Prior Dentrix experience preferred, but not required
Responsibilities
- Keep patients focused on optimal treatment while attending their individual concerns and promoting the good qualities of their doctor
- Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment where your patient feels comfortable
- Prepare patients for treatment, and assist the doctors - thereby enabling them to provide efficient quality dental treatment
- Escort patients to and from the front desk
- Prepare tray setups for dental procedures and maintain adequate supply levels in each operatory, ordering and replenishing as needed
- Other duties as assigned by management
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Benefits package - health, dental, vision insurance, and more!
- Opportunity for professional growth and continuing education
- A chance to make a real impact on the health and well-being of our patients
- Monthly travel stipend
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
