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Dental Assistant - Full Time
Getchell Dental, PLLC
Portsmouth, NH
Starting at $25/hr
Monday - Thursday (30-35 hours / week)
- We are a growing dental practice located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire seeking a friendly, energetic, and organized individual to join our team as a Dental Assistant. You will play a critical role in creating a warm and welcoming environment and ensuring a positive patient experience from start to finish.
- We are a fast growing practice with increasing patient demands
- We utilize modern technologies and are fully digital - experience with Eaglesoft is a plus!
- Our staff has been treating patients for over 20 years and are excited to train and mentor
About Us:
We are an expanding practice looking to utilize the modern technologies of dentistry and are looking for a passionate, like-minded team member. We value quality over quantity and are looking for someone with an eye for detail and passion for quality. Join our team that has been serving the Seacoast region for 20 years, you'll enjoy a positive work-life balance while providing top-notch care to our patients.
Responsibilities include:
- Preparing operatories and expediting room turnover
- Assisting dentist and hygienist(s) in daily patient care, including but not limited to:
- Setting up and turning over operatories
- Maintaining and managing dental supplies and equipment
- Assisting in clinical procedures ranging from hygiene to oral surgery
- Diagnostic Radiographs for routine and emergency care
- Charting for dentist and hygienist
Requirements/Experience:
- General computer and digital literacy, and the ability to problem solve
- Eaglesoft or other dental management software
- Assisting experience or equivalent assisting certification
- New grads / newly trained welcome!
- Certified to take radiographs in NH
- Eye for detail and desire to grow and expand your knowledge
- The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and strong organizational abilities
- Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
Our practice values warmth and energy, and we are committed to fostering a supportive and collaborative team environment. If you are looking for a fulfilling opportunity to gain experience in the dental industry, we encourage you to apply today.
Our office utilizes Weave communication systems and Eaglesoft practice management software to improve access to care for our patients. Experience with these systems is a plus but can be easily trained.
Hours:
- Monday 8AM - 4PM
- Tuesday 8AM - 5PM
- Wednesday 8AM - 5PM
- Thursday 8AM - 5PM
Benefits:
- Paid vacation
- Paid holiday(s)
- Dental Insurance Discount
- Professional Development (CE)
- 401k retirement plan
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Radiology Certification in NH (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Portsmouth, NH 03801 (Required)
Work Location: In person