Dental Assistant

Our private practice is looking for a friendly and empathetic Expanded Function Dental Assistant. We are looking for a very strong candidate who loves dentistry and wants to develop relationships with our patients. At our office we focus on the patient's experience and comfort, rather than high pressure sales. The ideal candidate must have a positive attitude, be a self-starter that likes to learn, is dependable, and enjoy working in a supportive team environment.

Minimum of 3 years of dental assisting experience is required and salary dependent upon experience.

Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:45am-5 pm.

• Monday thru Thursday availability
• 24-36 hours per week

Full time Employee Benefits

• Annual uniform allowance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance allowance
• PTO after 1 year

If you want to feel good about the work you do and the people you work with consider joining our professional team!

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during procedures by providing chairside support and managing instruments efficiently.
• Utilize dental terminology and knowledge of anatomy to ensure accurate patient care.
• Perform tasks related to prosthodontics and endodontics, adhering to aseptic techniques.
• Maintain patient records and documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Present treatment plans and educate patients on their dental needs and get them scheduled at a time that works best for them.
• Scheduling the appointments you have recommended to patients as well as posting payments.

*Requirements *

• Must be proficient with dental software
• Able to present treatment plans and collect payment
• Dependable and on time
• Team player
• Minimum of 3 years of dental assisting experience
• Strong communication skills
• Expanded Functions certificate
• X-ray certificate

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance

License/Certification:

• EFDA Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Estero, FL 33928 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Estero, FL 33928: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Background check • Private practice • Patient comfort • Customer communication • Paid training • Patient scheduling systems • Anatomy knowledge • Dental office • HIPAA compliance • Prosthodontics • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Interpersonal skills • Sales • In-person customer service • HIPAA • Full-time • Care documentation • Mid-level • 3 years • Health insurance • Medical scheduling • Dental insurance • Dental terminology • Endodontics • Paid time off • On-the-job training • Uniform allowance • US work authorization • Payment posting in medical billing systems • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Four handed dentistry • Patient interaction • In-person • Employee discount • Aseptic technique • Patient education • EFDA Certification • Managing patient records • Communication skills