Dental Assistant

About us

Brookhaven Dental Partners in Memphis, are dedicated to Patient Care and creating a team environment. Come meet us and see if you are a match for our Team.

We are looking for an experienced dental assistant to join our amazing dental team. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of experience and will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients/supporting staff. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.

Responsibilities

• Welcome Patients in the dental office
• Prepare Patients 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
• Schedule next appointments
• Maintain accurate patient records.

Skills

• Proven experience as dental assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulate non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• Experience with Dentrix and/or Dexis Systems
• High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
• Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bereavement leave
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

License/Certification:

• Certified Dental Assistant (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Memphis, TN 38117 (Required)

Work Location: In person