Position Details:

• Full or Part Time, Monday - Friday

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Make appointments over the phone and in-person
• Assist with the reception desk with patient registration
• Gather patient information and health background
• Prepare the work area for procedures
• Take x-rays of patients' teeth when necessary and display results for the dentist
• Assist the dentist during examinations and dental procedures
• Educate patients on good oral hygiene habits
• Clean and restock treatment areas and monitor inventory

Qualifications:

• Dental assistant certificate from an accredited vocational school (preferred)
• 1 years of dental assisting experience
• X-ray certification and coronal polishing are pluses.
• Is or willing to be certified in CPR
• Excellent understanding of dental hygiene procedures
• Knowledge of aseptic and sterilization techniques
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Eagle Soft Dental software or comparable software
• Attention to detail.

Anderson County Government is an equal opportunity employer. Is it the policy of Anderson County to provide EEO to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, statues with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.