Endodontic Dental Assistant

We are a busy endodontic office in the Mandarin area of Jacksonville, seeking an experienced chair-side assistant. We are looking for an energetic person who enjoys interacting with the public and relating to the individual needs and concerns of our patients. Our office strives to provide the best patient care using computerized dental software, digital radiography, and other state of the art dental equipment. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.

Responsibilities

· Welcome customers in the dental office

· Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort

· Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed

· Sterilize instruments according to regulations

· Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry

· Undertake lab tasks as instructed

· Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions

· Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked

· Schedule appointments

· Maintain accurate patient records

Skills

· Proven experience as dental assistant

· Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods

· Understanding of health & safety regulations

· Good computer skills

· Excellent communication and people skills

· Attention to detail

· Well-organized and reliable

· High school diploma, graduated from dental assistant school is preferred

· Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)

Experience

· Dental Assistant & Dental Radiography certificate: 1 experience year (Preferred)

Benefits

· Paid time off (Full time – commensurate with length of time employed)

· Sick leave (Full time – earned on actual straight time hours worked)

· Paid select holiday’s (Full time)

· Retirement benefits - 401k with graded match (Full time – qualify after 1 year of employment)

· Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) (Full time – qualify after 6 months of employment)

Job Types: Full-time

Work authorization: United States (Required)

This is a great opportunity for the qualified! Pay is negotiable and commensurate with experience. If you think you are the person we are looking for, who can bring commitment, capabilities, and the heart of a team member to our practice, please email your resume. Please submit resume with desired wage. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Jacksonville, FL 32223 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Jacksonville, FL 32223: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• No weekends

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Jacksonville, FL 32223 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Jacksonville, FL 32223: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $23