Dental Assistant

About Us: DeAtley Dental Care is a fast-paced dental office dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. We pride ourselves on our team-oriented environment and are looking for a motivated Dental Assistant to join our team.

Job Description: As a Dental Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting our dental team and helping provide a positive experience for our patients. We are looking for someone who is dependable, has a positive attitude, and works well as part of a team. The ideal candidate is organized, punctual, comfortable using computers, and able to take initiative when needed. In this role, you will assist the dentist with a variety of procedures while helping maintain a clean, efficient, and well-organized clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the dentist during examinations and procedures
• Welcome patients and create a warm, inviting atmosphere
• Answer patients' questions and provide information about treatments and procedures
• Perform sterilization of dental instruments and equipment
• Provide post-operative instructions to patients
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the dental rooms
• Ensure dental supplies are well-stocked and available
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
• Follow office protocols and assist with compliance measures
• Communicate effectively with patients and team members
• Multitask efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Provide administrative support as needed

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous dental assisting experience preferred
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with dental software
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
• Reliable, organized, and able to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401 (k) matching

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Mountain Home, AR 72653 (Required)

Work Location: In person