Dental Assistant Position Available In Caddo, Louisiana

Dental Assistant Superior Dentistry Shreveport, LA Job Details Full-time $18 – $20 an hour 15 hours ago Benefits 401(k) Uniform allowance 401(k) matching Employee discount Qualifications School experience CPR Certification Anatomy knowledge Dental assisting Sterilization High school diploma or GED Registered Dental Assistant Patient care Computer skills Communication skills Entry level AED Certification Full Job Description We are looking for an experienced, positive, motivated, and compassionate dental assistant who will make our 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. Dental assistants 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. Pay will be based off of experience. Please do not contact the office regarding this job posting. 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 Make accurate impressions (Traditional and digital) Perform high quality laboratory work (Pouring and trimming models, designing and milling digital crowns, etc.) Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked Schedule appointments Maintain accurate patient records through Dentrix and assist with payment procedures Skills Proven experience as dental assistant with expanded duty certification preferred but not required 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

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.00 – $20.00 per hour Expected hours: 32 – 36 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Employee discount Uniform allowance

Schedule:

No weekends

Work Location:

In person