Dental Assistant

Company: Live Healthy Dental
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionAre you an experienced and certified dental assistant with a commitment to positive patient experiences? If so, we'd love to talk with you. Our busy dental practice is growing, and we need someone who can provide high-quality dental services to our clients and assist our dentist and dental hygienists with examinations and dental procedures. Our ideal candidate has 2 or more years of dental practicing experience, a current CDA/ RDA license, and excellent customer service, organization, and communication skills. If this sounds like a position you'll thrive in, we invite you to apply today.Compensation:$18.00 - $21.00 hourlyResponsibilities:

• Adhere to all dental office infection control policies and safety regulations by disinfecting and sterilizing all equipment and instruments after use
• Provide postoperative instructions with methods for infection control of the patients' teeth and gums after procedures, answer any questions they may have about dental hygiene, and schedule appointments for patient care follow up
• Take and document vital signs and medical history for patient records
• Welcome patient and explain dental care treatment plans so they feel comfortable during their appointment
• Get treatment rooms ready for for examination and procedures by equipping them with necessary sterilized equipment, dental instruments, anesthetics, dental supplies, and materialsQualifications:
  • Previous dental assisting experience as a registered dental assistant or certified dental assistant (2 years) is necessary
  • Strong interpersonal skills, customer service, organization, and excellent communication skills are essential
  • Need to possess Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certificate or an RDA state license by the Dental Assisting National Board's (DANB)
  • An Associate's Degree or a certification from a college or technical school training program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation is required
  • Proficiency with computers, and experience updating patient histories, and with dental software is necessaryAbout CompanyIf dentistry is your passion and patient care is your love, join a growing organization that is setting the standard in today's dentistry.Enjoy working in a modern completely digital, state-of-the-art, PPO/FFS practice; where our focus is to provide patients with the "Wow" experience.We are actively involved in helping not only our community but also participate in a volunteer program that travels abroad.Dare to be exceptional, Join the Live Healthy Dental Group Team.

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