Dental Assistant

Overview:
Traveling Periodontal Dental Assistant

Midwest Dental, supported by Smile Brands, is seeking a dependable and adaptable Traveling Periodontal Dental Assistant to join our growing team. This is a great opportunity for a motivated dental assistant who enjoys variety, teamwork, and working across multiple offices.

Position Overview

This is a traveling periodontal assistant position. You will travel with a periodontist approximately two weeks per month, typically on an every-other-week schedule, with the potential to expand to a third week in the future.

During the alternating weeks, you will travel to offices throughout the region to support general dentists and hygienists as needed.

Schedule (days/hours): Mon-Thur 7:30-5 poss Fri added Responsibilities:
Prepare patients, treatment rooms, instruments and equipment for dental procedures.
Assist dentists and specialists during examinations and dental procedures.
Take and prepare dental X-rays and other diagnostic records, when permitted by state regulations and within your credentials.
Provide patients with clear, compassionate guidance on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
Maintain appropriate infection control, sterilization and safety standards.
Prepare and maintain dental instruments and supplies.
Support an efficient, organized clinical environment.
Help create a welcoming, comfortable experience for every patient.
Work collaboratively with the entire dental team to deliver exceptional care.
Qualifications:
Meet all state-specific dental assistant credentialing requirements for the duties assigned in the state of employment.
Current CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain before your start date.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
A genuine commitment to patient care.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Positive, dependable and willing-to-learn attitude.
Previous dental assisting experience preferred, but qualified new dental assistants may be considered depending on the practice and state requirements.
Compensation: $26-$30/Hr About:

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan.

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected].

Patient comfort • CPR Certification • Customer communication • Oral hygiene • Dental office • Dental care patient counseling • Health savings account • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Hourly pay • Safety regulations • BLS Certification • Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures • Disability insurance • Assisting medical staff • Patient safety • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental insurance • Flexible spending account • Disinfection procedures • Paid time off • Dental x-ray • Dental equipment • Patient interaction • Vision insurance • Employee discount • Patient treatment • Patient education • Communication skills • Life insurance • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Pet insurance