Valparaiso Family Dentistry is a leading dental practice committed to delivering high-quality dental care to our patients. We pride ourselves on our exceptional team of professionals dedicated to creating a comfortable and friendly environment for our patients. We are currently seeking an experienced oral surgery, dental assistant to join our team and contribute to the continued success of our practice.

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Qualifications:

• 1 year of experience as a dental assistant required
• Oral surgery experience required
• Sedation Certification required
• Radiography certification
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with patients and team members
• Familiarity with Dentrix, or other dental software systems is a plus

Perks and Benefits:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Holiday pay, PTO additional gifted hours
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Organization wide and Dental Assistant specific social events
• $100 annual scrub allowance
• Paid Maternity Leave
• 401(k) retirement plan

Responsibilities:

• Assisting the oral surgeon during dental surgeries and procedures, including extractions, implant placements, bone grafting, and biopsies.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment in compliance with infection control protocols.
• Taking and developing dental x-rays, 3D scans, and digital images as required by the oral surgeon.
• Educating patients on pre-operative and post-operative care instructions, including medication usage, diet restrictions, and oral hygiene practices.
• Maintain accurate patient records, including medical history and treatment details, in accordance with HIPAA regulations
• Assisting in maintaining and ordering dental supplies, equipment, and inventory.

If you are passionate about helping others and interested in continuing your dental career, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role. Please submit your resume to be considered for this position. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our dental team!

Valparaiso Family Dentistry 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. We encourage all applicants to apply!

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Oral Surgery: 1 year (Required)
• Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Sedation (Required)

Work Location: In person