Dental Assistant

Job Description

**Offering a $500 sign-on bonus**

At Biltmore Dental Center, our mission is to guide our patients along a path of optimal dental health by delivering the highest possible level of care in a friendly, safe, and comfortable environment. Through our team of professional, compassionate and committed employees, we aim to improve patient health, appearance, self-confidence and overall quality of life. We will achieve total patient satisfaction with service second to none.

Our vision is to provide you with state-of-the-art treatment using the latest technology with minimal pain, rewarding you with good oral health and an esthetic smile. We will provide this unsurpassed service in an environment that is warm, caring, and fun for our patients and team members.

We are in a continual process of creating a workplace that is both fun and exciting and that brings each of us a sense of personal fulfillment, joy, and pride in our work. We strive to develop a positive, nurturing and safe environment, so that our workday is both comfortable and energized. In our working relationships, we are committed to mutual respect, clear communication, and teamwork.

Together, we will provide a patient experience that exceeds our patients’ expectations in every area of contact, so that when they leave, they are in optimal oral health and delighted to refer their friends and family to our Practice.

Compensation Range: - $25.00 - $26.00 per hour based on experience 

Work Schedule:

• Monday 9 AM - 6PM
• Tuesday 8 AM - 6PM
• Wednesday 8 AM - 4PM
• Thursday 8 AM - 6PM
• Friday 7 AM - 4PM

Dental Assistants are an integral member of our team and help foster our clinically led culture. From being the doctor’s right hand, to having the ability to connect with patients, and striving to provide the best patient experience, Dental Assistants are a key contributor to the success of our practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures while helping patients feel comfortable
• Set up and breakdown operatory post treatment
• Take dental radiographs (x-rays)
• Manage infection control by preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
• Provide patients with follow-up instructions following all dental treatment procedures
• Educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health

Qualifications:

• Prior Dental Assistant experience 2 - 4 years highly preferred
• Experience with Dentrix highly preferred
• Dental Assistant Certificate where state regulations specify
• X-ray certification where state regulations specify

Benefits We Offer:

• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health and Vision Insurance
• Employer-Paid Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Care.com Membership & Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Coverage (Disability, Critical Illness, Accident)
• Paid Scrub Allowance
• Career Growth and Development Opportunities

Additional information

We provide 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.

Working Environment & Physical Requirements

This is a clinical working environment where potential exposure to hazardous waste and blood-borne pathogens is possible. Requires prolonged periods of standing, sitting, leaning, and bending up to 8 hours a day. Will be required to carry, transport, and use tools and equipment. Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.