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Dental Assistant
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Dental office
Greenville, SC (In Person)
$41,625 Salary, Full-Time
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We are looking to add an additional assistant to our growing dental practice in Greenville, SC. At least one year of dental assisting experience is preferred, but would be willing to train the right candidate. The ideal person would be well-organized with great attention to detail and consistently maintain a positive attitude. 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. Responsibilities Assisting dentist with all disciplines of general dentistry Assisting Hygienist with seating patients, updating radiography and presenting treatment plans. Assisting Front Desk with answering of phones, insurance verification and treatment plan presentations. Our office will be fully digital and paperless, experience with Patterson Eaglesoft or similar practice management software is also strongly preferred. Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed Sterilize instruments according to regulations 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 Skills Proven experience as dental assistant 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 CPR and Nitrous Oxide certified Well-organized and reliable High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred Eaglesoft knowledge