Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

Part-Time with the potential to turn full-time in the future

$23-$28/hour dependent on experience and certifications

Job Overview:
Our dental practice is seeking a skilled, reliable, and patient-focused dental assistant to join our team. We are a small-town, family oriented, professional office located in the heart of the Ocean Grove community. You will play a crucial role in providing excellent clinical care and ensuring a smooth, comfortable experience for our patients.

Responsibilities:
-Assist the dentists during a variety of chairside clinical and surgical procedures
-Prepare and sterilize dental instruments, equipment, and treatment rooms according to OSHA guidelines
-Educate patients on postoperative instructions and oral healthcare techniques
-Capture diagnostic dental radiographs as directed by the dentist

Qualifications and Skills:
-Current X-Ray certification
-CPR/BLS certification
-Strong communication skills to build rapport with patients and collaborate with the team
-Excellent manual dexterity and attention to clinical detail
-Experience with dental practice software (SoftDent) is a plus

Hours:
Daytime hours and an occasional Saturday