Dental Assistant

Job Summary

Our team is growing! We are seeking a professional, detail-oriented, and team-focused Dental Assistant to join our periodontal specialty practice. The ideal candidate has critical thinking skills, is compassionate, dependable, and committed to providing exceptional patient care. They thrive in a surgical setting, work efficiently, and enjoy collaborating with a supportive team to deliver an outstanding patient experience.

*This is part-time position Monday-Wednesday 7:30AM-4:30PM. *

Responsibilities:

• Assist the periodontist during exams and surgical procedures such as dental implants, gum grafting, scaling and root planning, etc.
• Prepare operatories for exams or procedures
• Take dental radiographs and impressions as needed
• Educate patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Ensure proper sterilization and infection control protocols
• Help create a calm, comfortable experience for every patient

Qualifications:

• Dental assisting experience required
• Excellent communication and patient care skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Team-oriented, reliable, and detail-focused
• Current Registered Dental Assistant and CPR Certification
• Dentrix experience

If you're looking for a rewarding part-time position where you can make a difference in patients' lives while working alongside an experienced periodontist and supportive team, we'd love to hear from you!

Pay: $20.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person

Patient comfort • CPR Certification • Customer communication • Paid training • Medical procedure preparation • Teamwork • Dental office • Part-time • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Root planing • Oral surgery assistance experience • Operating room preparation • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Dental sterilization procedures • Disinfection procedures • Paid time off • Attention to detail • Registered Dental Assistant • Dentrix • On-the-job training • Dental x-ray • Uniform allowance • Perioperative Care • Dental impressions • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Patient interaction • In-person • Employee discount • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Managing patient records • Communication skills • Entry level • Paid sick time