Dental Assistant

Join Our Team as a Full-Time Dental Assistant! Are you a dedicated, compassionate, and highly motivated Dental Assistant looking for a supportive practice to call home? Why Join Us? We know that our practice is only as strong as our team. We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and work-life balance:

Competitive Compensation:

$18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Health & Wellness:

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans to choose from

Financial Future:

401(k) retirement plan

Work-Life Balance:

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), including paid vacations and sick days

What You Will Do:

As a key member of our clinical staff, you will ensure our daily operations run smoothly while providing exceptional, comfortable care to our patients.

Your essential functions will include:

Direct Patient Care:

Help patients feel comfortable before, during, and after treatment. Gather medical histories, take vitals (blood pressure and pulse), and assist the dentist during a variety of general and specialized procedures (including orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, and oral surgery).

Diagnostics & Prep:

Take and develop precise dental radiographs (x-rays) and take impressions for study casts.

Patient Education:

Provide clear post-operative instructions and educate patients on optimal oral hygiene strategies and nutritional counseling.

Infection Control:

Champion patient safety by overseeing infection control protocols, preparing treatment rooms, and strictly sterilizing instruments and equipment.

Practice Flow & Administration:

Manage patient flow to maximize the doctor's schedule. Assist with front-office tasks via PC, including scheduling appointments, communicating with patients and suppliers, billing, and ordering supplies.

What We Are Looking For:

Experience:

At least 1 year of Dental Assisting experience is highly preferred, but not required. New grads welcome!! You should have a strong proficiency in dental terminology and clinical procedures. Experience with Open Dental software is a major plus!

Education & Certifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Required) Active X-Ray Certification (Required) CPR Certification (Preferred) Nitrous Monitoring Certification (Preferred)

Professional Traits:

Excellent communication skills, punctuality, self-motivation, and a collaborative, team-first mindset. If you are ready to take the next step in your dental career with a practice that truly cares about both its staff and its patients, we want to hear from you. Please send your resume for review—we look forward to meeting you!

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person