What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Light Dental Studios?
An Incredible opportunity for a dental assistant to thrive in their career! We believe in creating relationships above all else. We are proud of our dental assistants, along with the entire dental teams ability to provide an exceptional patient experience that has built a caring and loving brand. Our company started as a solo dental practice almost 28 years ago and half of our original staff still work for our company that has grown to 300 employees. We offer robust benefits including but not limited to 401k, dental, vision, and 6 paid holidays for full time.
Our company offers upward mobility options for those who show an aptitude and desire as we are a company that ONLY promotes from within. We particularly look to our dental assistants as this is a position in which you can gain many skills.
Prior dental assisting experience is a plus, but not required as we are willing to train on the job at a training wage for the right person.
Responsibilities
- Welcome patients in the dental office
- Prepare patients 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
- Equipment maintenance
- Supply inventory management
Skills
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
- Good computer skills
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
- High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred (but not required)
We look forward to connecting with you!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bereavement leave
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Family leave
- Financial planning services
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Safety equipment provided
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Dental Assisting Registration (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25