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Sea Glass Periodontics & Implantology

Dental Assistant

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What they do

A Dental Assistant assists dentists in caring for patient's teeth. Helps patients get ready for treatment; prepares equipment and supplies. May perform some dental procedures under the direction of a dentist, such as fluoride application, if allowed under state regulations. Works in dental offices.

$43,431 / year median in South Carolina

+20% projected growth

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Job Description

The Dental Assistant is responsible for providing exceptional patient care through clinical evaluations, procedures, and dental surgery. The ideal candidates will have previous expanded dental assisting and surgical experience. Periodontal experience is a huge plus!
Responsibilities include:
Perform efficient and accurate procedures to help maintain the doctor's schedule and patient flow Assist the doctors with all dental procedures Partner with the team to create an exceptional experience for each patient Review patient chart prior to doctor arrival and log appropriate patient data during exam and treatment as well as transcribe doctor notes in the patient chart Verify patient health history and document appropriately in the patient chart Discussing diagnosed treatment with the patient Address patient's questions and/or concerns Coordinating and scheduling diagnosed treatment with a patient
Preferred Qualifications:
X-ray certification Nitrous Oxide certification Dental assisting experience
Schedule:
M-Th, 7:45am - 5pm, select
Fridays We Offer:
Competitive pay 6 weeks of paid time off Medical, vision, life insurance, disability insurance 401k Uniforms provided
Job Type:
Full-time Benefits:
401(k) Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person