Dental Assistant - Skees Family Dentistry - Jeffersonville, IN

Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort Welcome customers in the dental office We are looking for a competent expanded duties dental assistant who is excited to be a part of a fun team that provides quality care. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and provide care that is of the highest level. 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. Responsibilities Welcome patients with positive attitude and make them comfortable Must be able to work 4 days a week 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 when needed Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures Skills Proven experience as dental assistant and efda 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 Be able to competently take X-rays and place fills (and be certified for xrays in Indiana) 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) To always be willing to learn more Job Type: Full-time Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Experience: Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: X-Ray Certification (Preferred) Work Location: In person

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