What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Magnolia Dental?
Magnolia Dental Care is seeking a dental assistant to join our patient-focused team and provide the highest quality care to our patients and the community. We are looking for the perfect person to provide a positive experience of our office and make a meaningful connection with our patients to ensure they have the best possible experience. Our ideal candidate for this position would have prior dental assisting experience but we are willing to train candidates that are open, flexible, and positive, and willing to learn as they go! We are looking for either an experienced EDDA or a driven assistant who is eager to expand their skillset and be trained into an EDDA role. Cross-training will be likely in the future with more opportunity to learn front office if you find that it suits you. This is a great opportunity for professional growth to learn and grow with the business.
The core value at Magnolia Dental is customer service driven superior patient care with an efficient team approach. We are looking for a team member that will become a member of the Magnolia Dental family!
Responsibilities include:
- Assist the doctor during a variety of procedures, including restorative and cosmetic treatments
- Taking x-rays and intraoral scans
- Charting and writing notes for the doctor
- Turning over rooms, cleaning office and sterilization of instruments
- Maintain sterilization and infection control protocols
- Interacting with patients in a positive manner
- Digital imaging, designing & milling CEREC crowns
- Assist with and manage in-office 3D printing workflows (SprintRay)
- Creating lab cases
- Keeping back office inventory
- Ensure a smooth, comfortable, and high-quality experience for every patient
- Support overall clinical flow and team efficiency
Job Requirements:
- Prior dental assisting experience preferred
- X-ray and CPR Certification required
- Open Dental experience preferred
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Friendly, positive demeanor with patients and team members
- Reliable for schedule working Monday-Thursday
- EDDA certification or strong interest in advancing to EDDA (training available for the right candidate)
- Interest in digital dentistry and learning new technology (CEREC, 3D printing)
Desired Attributes:
- Professional
- Positive
- Personable
- Organized
- Reliable
- Attention to detail
- Self-motivated
- Multi-tasks efficiently
Compensation is determined by experience and qualifications.
Pay: $20.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Registered Dental Assistant (Preferred)
- X-Ray Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $32