Dental Assistant II

Location:

FRESHDental Hickory

Job Responsibilities:

Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentists

Knowledge of general anatomy of the mouth and dental terms

Understanding of crowns, fillings, extractions, root canals and implants

Assisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needs

Taking and processing X-rays of patients

Perform lab tasks as instructed

Greeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointments

Advising patients on recommended oral hygiene

Maintaining accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Strong communications skills required to deliver oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions

Handling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental practice

Qualifications:

Education: Completion of a certified dental assistant training program required. Radiographic certification required. Coronal Polishing is a plus, but not required.

Skills and Experience: 18 months or more of clinical experience as a dental assistant required.

Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethic

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with your co-workers and patients

Driven personality to want to strive to be the best in your profession and provide the best care for our patients

A positive team player that goes the extra mile to provide the best care to our patients.

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive rate per hour + lucrative monthly bonuses!

Paid Vacation & Holidays

401k Program: with matching contributions

Benefits: Competitive health, dental, and vision plan

Life Insurance and Disability Insurance

Flexible Schedules

Employee Assistance Program

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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