Lead Dental Assistant

We are looking for an extraordinary lead dental assistant who will bring a more efficient and pleasant environment for patients in a well established dental office. 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.

Dental Assistant 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
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Skills

• 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; Dental Practice Management Software experience
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• X-ray certification
• Well-organized and reliable
• Additional certification or training is an asset

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Quarterly bonus opportunity
• Accrued Paid time off
• Six Paid Holidays
• PTO is taken on your selected days – no black out days
• STD and LTD options available
• Vision Care
• Discounted dental program
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K with percentage matching.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have current x-ray certification?
• Do you have at least 2 years experience as a dental assistant?

Ability to Relocate:

• Shallotte, NC 28470: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person