Dental Assistant

*WE NEED A DENTAL ASSISTANT TO JOIN OUR DENTAL FAMILY!!!* _*We believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work, and offer a monthly bonus program that is available immediately upon hire!!!*_ We have an amazing team in our Boca Raton location, and the only thing missing is---- YOU! We have incredible office hours of 8a-5p Monday- Friday, closed every weekend and all major holidays! We offer paid vacation, paid holidays, 401K, and health/dental/vision/life insurance plans.
Continuous education and opportunities for advancement are available.
We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients.
You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders.
The dental assistant should be well-organized with great attention to detail.
You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations.
We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.
*Dental Assistant 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 and assist with payment procedures *Dental Assistant Skills* * Minimum of two years proven experience as dental assistant * Valid Radiography and CPR Certification * Dentrix knowledge a plus * Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods * Understanding of health & safety regulations * 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 Job Type: Part-time Pay: From $20.
00 per hour Expected hours: No more than 40 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Health insurance * Life insurance * Opportunities for advancement * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday * No nights * No weekends Application Question(s): * Are you proficient in making temporary crowns? Experience: * Dental assisting: 1 year (Required) License/Certification: * X-Ray Certification (Preferred) * EFDA Certification (Preferred) Ability to Commute: * Boca Raton, FL 33431 (Required) Ability to Relocate: * Boca Raton, FL 33431: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person