Lead Dental Assistant

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One full-time (32-40 hours/week) position is available. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm and Friday 7:30-3:30pm. Occasionally we alter the hours to take a long weekend trip, attend training and/or vacation. Additional hours on Monday (8-5) may be required/available on occasion to help with a backlog on tasks and/or patients by appointment.

We are a small family run business and we love to take care of our teammates and patients like family. We’re looking for a dental assistant who loves structure, precision, and direct feedback. If you get energized by a busy day, taking charge and know your way around a dental office, you’ll fit right in.

ABOUT THE JOB:

Fast growing general practice dental office in West Jordan is looking for a friendly, reliable, self-motivated, team oriented, lead dental assistant who is willing to grow. One full-time (32-36 hours/week) position is available. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm and Friday 7:30-3:30pm. Occasionally we alter the hours to take a long weekend trip, attend training and/or vacation. Additional hours on Monday (8-5) may be required/available on occasion to help with a backlog on tasks and/or patients by appointment.

AS OUR PERFECT MATCH, YOU:

-Are a thinker and willing to grow

-Learn quickly and don’t take corrections personally

-Enjoy a fast-paced environment where every minute counts

-Value doing things with 110% effort every time

-Are proactive and jump in before being asked

-Keep your cool when things get busy

-Prioritize patient rapport and outstanding customer service

-Show a strong respect for all coworkers regardless of position

-Willing and able to demonstrate your ability to abide by the practice's protocols for patient care, room setup and equipment sterilization

YOUR HISTORY LIKELY SHOWS:

-5 or more years of dental assisting experience

-Strong administrative and organizing skills with attention to detail

-A game changer to the dental office, bringing new fresh ideas and presenting them in an energetic and fun way

-Amazing team player, who loves to work with others and help where needed

-Professional and positive image to patients and teammates

- Ability to record procedures in software real time while dentist is working

- Ability to explain costs and procedures to patient if front desk is not available

- Computer Savvy

- Open Dental Experience or other similar dental software

- Growth mindset, desire to lean and grow with the practice

- Willing to own up to mistakes and take immediate corrective action

NOTES:

-Salary is negotiable based on work ethic, attitude and skills (additional benefits, perks and/or bonuses are available).

-Training will be provided for office specific systems and procedures.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Set up for dental procedures and prepare set ups for next day
• Infection control (disinfection and sterilization procedures)
• Organization of dental supplies, disposables, instruments and sterilization
• Lab communication (in/out cases, phone calls)
• Take digital X-Rays, Panoramic, CBCT scans, Intraoral photos, digital scans, impressions and pouring/trim models
• Scheduling (break down tx plan into appts, set next visit, recall appt, call patients)
• Dental Software inputs (treatment plan, update medical info, chief complaint notes, tx notes, procedures completed)
• Patient communication (greeting, understanding, empathy, chief complaint, dental procedures and post operatory instructions)
• Hygiene assistance
• Temporary crowns
• Check patient in and out
• Get office ready for the next day
• Follow Instructions and implement with little to no direction after being trained
• Ensure HIPPA, OSHA, security and confidentially compliance with legal requirements
• Communicate and work effectively with other team members
• Fine tune and follow office systems
• Clear Aligner assisting
• Minor additional details, tasks or projects as required
• Taking initiative, being motivated, sharing workload equally with other assistants, helping the office and patients thrive
• Have a great attitude and willing to learn
• HIPAA compliance

Please do not call the dental office, please send requests, messages, questions and resumes via the indeed application or the email on file. Thank you.

Pay: $22.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Safety equipment provided

Application Question(s):

• Describe the fastest-paced job you’ve had — what did you like about it?
• When you’re corrected at work, what’s your usual reaction?
• How many hours per week are you expecting?
• What are your salary expectations?

Work Location: In person