Clinical Dental Assistant - Thomas Family and Cosmetic Dentistry - Winter Park, FL

Do you love caring for others and making people feel good? Are you a positive and competent team player? Are you seeking an exciting and rewarding career in the dental profession? If so, you may be the perfect candidate for our open dental assistant position. The DA should have the ability to make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service with administrative and basic dental tasks. Dental assistants should also be well-groomed and organized with great attention to detail. Following instructions and respecting dental office regulations are a must. We love happy and passionate people who are skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. Experience is a plus, But we are willing to train the right person. We offer competitive pay and benefits. Our hours are Monday through Thursday from 8 to 5pm with a one hour lunch break. However, this position will start as part-time with the potential to go full-time. The office is located in beautiful Winter Park near the Winter Park hospital. Please contact Debi at 407-644-1455 if interested.
Responsibilities

Welcome customers in the dental office
Prepare customers 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 appointments
Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Skills

Proven experience as dental assistant
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
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 per week
Benefits:

401(k)
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

Winter Park, FL 32792 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Winter Park, FL 32792: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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