Restorative/Surgical Assistant

About Us:

Join our cutting-edge, technology-driven dental practice, where professionalism, personality, and positivity blend together to create a healthy and productive experience for both patients and staff. We are My Dentist and we aim to provide the highest level of dental care. As we grow, we are seeking a driven and motivated full-time Dental Assistant with a minimum of 6 months experience. Dental assistants play an integral role in our success and we recognize and appreciate that.

As a member of the My Dentist team, you'll excel in achieving your career goals with a competitive compensation and significant bonus potential, up to 4 weeks annual vacation, abundant opportunities for career advancement, comprehensive benefits, full-time hours with a balanced schedule, and the chance to immerse yourself in our outstanding (and yes, FUN!) culture.

Join the My Dentist family and be part of a dental experience that's truly special.

Responsibilities:

• Perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties.
• Assist dentist chairside during examination and treatment of patients during a variety of operative treatment procedures.
• Provide a 5-star Patient experience.
• Contribute positively to an engaging office culture.
• Prepares instruments and materials for the dentist for upcoming procedures.
• Provide direct patient care in all dental services, including restorative, pediatric, periodontics, prosthodontics and oral surgery
• Passes dental instruments between provider and assistant (4-handed dentistry).
• Make patients as comfortable as possible in the dental chair while preparing them for treatment.
• Sterilize & disinfect instruments, equipment, and operatories post-treatment.
• Instruct patients on pre-and post-operative procedures and provide oral health education.
• Proficient in obtaining dental radiographs and intra-oral scans/photos.
• Keep treatment records such as charting existing restorations as well as planned treatment.
• Monitor daily supplies for restocking.
• Assists the dentist in providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures.
• Follows infection control protocol by preparing and sterilizing instruments, equipment, and all clinical settings.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Required: at least six months of dental assistant experience.
• Exemplifying Professionalism, Positivity & Personality!
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, customer service & written communication skills.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Clinical knowledge, skills along with patient care.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Supervisory and leadership skills.
• Prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.

My Dentist Benefits and Perks:

• Medical insurance
• Reduced Cost dental coverage for employees.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid personal and sick time.
• Supportive, friendly leadership that wants you to succeed.
• Upbeat team and fun culture. NOT your average dental office!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person