Dental Assistant

We are a largely fee for service private dental practice looking for a dental assistant with experience or a certificate from a dental assisting school. We pride ourselves on providing personalized care in a relaxing and compassionate environment. Dental practice is well established (over 40 years) and has a loyal patient base. Office hours are Monday-Thursday from 7am-4:30pm. Pay is very competitive and includes 401k.

We are looking for someone with a friendly and inviting personality who is able to adapt and work together as part of a team. Responsibilities include chairside assisting, sterilization, ordering supplies, presenting treatment plans, and most importantly making patients feel at home and welcome. Must be willing to continually learn so we can provide the best possible care.

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
• Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity
• High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Experience:

• Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Private practice • Dental office • Dental assisting • Preparing dental treatment areas • Greeting customers • Full-time • Greeting dental patients • Assisting medical staff • 401(k) • Dental sterilization procedures • Paid time off • Attention to detail • Patient care • Fee for service • Patience • Dental Assisting • In-person • Ordering supplies • Entry level • Retirement plan • Dental care patient education