Dental Assistant Primary OfficeChattanooga, TN 37421What are you looking for in a career? Does it include:
-Opportunities for growth, continuing education, and advancement?
-Competitive compensation with a $500 sign-on bonus!
-Work in a beautiful environment?
-Be a part of a dynamic and growing team?
-Provide the best possible care for patients and make amazing differences in our patient's lives?
-Work with the latest dental technologies and procedures?
-Locally owned and operated business with a focus on team culture?
We are seeking a skilled Dental Assistant to join our team.
The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience and additional certifications such as EFDA licensure, coronal polishing, and nitrous monitoring.
Our team members are patient focused and work hard to provide amazing experiences to our patients while lifting other team members up and contributing to a positive work culture.
You will assist the dentists and team during a wide variety of treatment procedures and help to ensure the comfort and experience of our patients.
We do offer opportunities to new graduates who are ready to learn and grow.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare treatment rooms and patients for procedures
- Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment
- Assist dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating their needs
- Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral healthcare
- Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients
- Provide patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures
-Recording detailed appointment notes
-Communicating with labs on cases
-Organization and inventory of back office and dental supplies
Experience:
- Anatomy knowledge
- Familiarity with medical imaging techniques
- Ability to take vital signs accurately
- Proficiency in patient assessment
- Knowledge of medical documentation and dental software operating systems (We use open dental)
- Understanding of medical terminology
- Familiarity with HIPAA and OSHA regulations
This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic dental practice where you can expand your skills and contribute to providing exceptional patient care. We offer an extensive benefits and PTO package that scales with longevity in the position. Our team works hard to support each other and provide amazing care to our patients. Our team members frequently get patient shout outs in our reviews, and we would encourage you to go read through our google reviews to see what patients feel about the environment we create and the work we do.
If you feel you are a good fit for our position, we encourage you to apply today!