We are a husband and wife dental practice looking for new members to join our dental family. Dr. Kylie and Dr. Ryan have worked at the clinic for almost 2 years and have recently purchased the business from Dr. Thomas. Formerly, known as Marion Dental Group, we will now be called Mitchell Family Dental.
Hours are Monday-Thursday 8-5 with a lunch break from 12-1. We work 8-12 on Fridays and usually take off at least one Friday each month.
Our patients and employees are like family. We are looking for someone who is friendly and able to work well with our current team. It’s also very important that they are personable with our patients and able to treat them with great care and empathy.
Responsibilities
- Welcome customers in the dental office
- Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
- Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
- 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
- Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
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 experience ordering is a plus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
Supplemental Pay:
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: One location