We are urgently hiring for a Dental Assistant in our Coral Gables office !

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Dental Assistant with proven knowledge of Orthodontics. Must be fully bilingual, excellent English and Spanish communication skills.

The candidate must have at least 2 years proven experience as a certified Dental Assistant in Ortho, a very professional character, etiquette, and must be able to provide the BEST customer service/care to all patients, visitors, and internal staff members and doctors.

Below are the key requirements and responsibilities for the position:

• Able to work Monday - Thursday.
• Greeting and welcoming patients to the operatory room with a positive attitude.
• DA Certification and other qualifications must be provided. Good experience with patient charting & notes in dental system accurately.
• Sterilizing instruments and the clinical area.
• Preparing treatment room following prescribed procedures and protocols, preparing trays, dental materials and cements, assisting in dental procedures.
• Digital radiographs, and all Ortho procedures. Providing patient education and post-operative instructions.
• Readies patient for dental treatment by comforting, seating, and draping patient.
• Fully bilingual is required (English/Spanish) with verbal, written, and communication fluency and accuracy.
• Able to multi-task while maintaining an organized work area and operatories.
• Must be able to work quickly and ALWAYS check for accuracy before finalizing work or tasks.
• Follow all office protocols, policies and procedures correctly and consistency.
• Use initiative, able to complete all tasks without being told what to do.
• Use proper judgement and able to make Dental Assistant decisions while respecting Doctor's expectations & instructions.
• Must always communicate clearly with all staff members and work in a team environment.
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions.
• Schedule appointments as needed.

A top-performing Dental Assistant will perform all duties in a manner that ensures top efficiency, productivity, and being the right hand of the Doctors.

We look forward to meeting you!
Duties:

• Assisting chair-side
• Taking records, impressions, or x-rays
• Using computers to update electronic patient records
• Assisting with lab tasks as needed

This Job is ideal for someone who is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
• Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 36 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• No nights
• No weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• X-Ray: 3 years (Required)
• Dental Assisting 4- handed: 3 years (Required)
• Orthodontic: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• Excellent English and Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• DA, RDA, EFDA Certifications (Required)

Work Location: In person