Dental Assistant

About the Role 8+ years Are you a Dental Assistant and exceptional skills and solid experience in Surgical, Advanced Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry needed in midtown Atlanta? Our team is seeking a driven person who likes to work with initiative. If you are professional, great with patients, and have STRONG surgical skills, communication skills with a self-managing work ethic-- then we want to hear from you. We have a wonderful team and a modern office where we enjoy what we do and look forward to sharing it with you. Please tell us about your self in a detailed cover letter along with your resume. Feel free to stop by our office to deliver your resume in person or email us.

Learn more about us on our website at www.19thstreetdental.com.

Responsibilities

Welcome customers in the dental office and ensure excellent customer service Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed and need to be well-organized with attention to detail Sterilize instruments according to regulations Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry 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 Strong Surgical Assisting 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 Well-organized and reliable High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA) Ideal candidate can perform phlebotomy (Draw Blood)

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Negotiable

Schedule: 8 hour a day Monday/Wednesday - 8am-4pm | Tuesday/Thursday 7am- 3pm No weekends

Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

Dental assisting: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification: X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person