Dental Assistant

Our busy, 3-doctor, traditional fee-for-service dental practice is in need of a senior qualified dental assistant. They need to have Implant and Surgical experience. The ideal candidate is energetic, hard working, a quick learner, posses a friendly demeanor and understands the importance of working collaboratively within a team. This is an excellent opportunity for the right individual to work in an environment where the delivery of quality care is of paramount importance.

Optimizing and maintaining patients’ oral health, as well as enhancing the esthetics of their smiles, takes highly trained and skilled clinicians. In conjunction with quality care, putting a smile on a patient’s face also takes a compassionate and unified team. At Colony Square Dental Associates, located in Midtown, Atlanta, we have excelled in providing both aspects of care, creating a successful practice, for over 35 years.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Graduation from a Dental Assistants program, knowledgeable, with expertise in all the tasks of an experienced dental assistant along.

· Posses a demonstrated strong work ethic; able to maintain patient confidentiality and uphold office ethics; able to respect and implement office policies and procedures

· Desire to be part of a team approach; flexible based on the needs of the day

· Ability to interact in a positive manner with patients and team members

· A detail oriented, self-starter who is able to identify and prioritize work needs and can effectively, accurately and efficiently, complete tasks

· Computer literacy: Posses excellent written and verbal communication skills, which includes accurate, concise chart documentation

· Results oriented; problem solver

· Dependable and on time

· Professional appearance

· Expanded duties certification – a plus

RESPONSIBILITES:

· Welcoming / seating patients

· Preparation of doctors’ and, as needed, hygienists’ operatories

· Preparation of tray set-ups for dental procedures

· Assist dentists in all clinical procedures including dental implant placement and restoration, cosmetic procedures and general restorative care

· As needed, assist hygienists and front office team

· Sterilization and disinfestation of instruments, equipment, and operatories

· Accurate chart documentation

· Documenting patient’s treatment plans

· Communication between clinical and front office to schedule patient care

· Inventory control

As a member of our office, you will the opportunity to:

· Receive a compensation package commensurate with prior work experience

· Work in fee-for-service office where the patients’ needs are of utmost importance. We do not participate in any in-network insurance plans

· Enjoy paid time off and paid holidays

· Contribute to a matching 401K plan

· Select a medical insurance plan with contributory payments