Dental Assistant Job in Greenwood, South Carolina

(Job ID: 537881)

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Stoddard Dental Group is seeking to add an outgoing, confident, reliable and energetic dental assistant with a fun personality. Our goal is to help our patients have the best dental experience possible. We are looking for someone that has a big heart for people. Interested in an individual that thrives in collaborative environment and believes everyone should feel empowered to contribute. We are a privately owned Practice located in Greenwood, SC for over 40 years. Open 4 days a week (Mon-Thurs 7:45am-5pm) along with many other benefits and perks. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment that has a real team minded office that values their employees. Responsibilities -Supports dental care by preparing treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials. -Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols. -Readies patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient. -Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests. -Assembles instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area, positioning instruments for dentist’s access, suctioning, and passing instruments. -Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient’s mouth. -Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations and cleaning and polishing removable appliances. -Helps manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification. -Educates patients by giving oral hygiene and postoperative instructions. -Documents dental care, in detail, by charting in patient records. -Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential. -Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. -Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols. -Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for -supplies, and verifying receipt of supplies. -Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results. Skills: -Experience in General Dentistry -Use of dental technology -Infection control -Creating and maintain a safe, effective environment -Teamwork -Critical thinking skills -Attention to detail -Excellent communication and people skills -Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods. -Good computer skills -Well organized and reliable -Multitasker -Self Starter Education/Certifications: -High School diploma or GED (required) -1-year Chair Side Experience (required) -XRAY certified (required) -Nitrous certified (preferred) -Registered Dental Assistant Certification (preferred) Additional Job Duties: -Assisting with lab tasks as needed -Assisting with front office tasks as needed -Dentrix software experience helpful, but not required -Clinical Setting General Dentistry Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) 2% match Bereavement leave Dental Coverage Employee Discount Financial planning services License reimbursement Opportunities for advancement Paid sick time Paid vacation Paid holidays Profit sharing Retirement plan Uniform allowance Vision insurance