Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Needed - Clermont Family Dentistry - Clermont, FL

* $500 SIGN ON BONUS , after 90 days of completed work* Our team is looking for our next ELITE dental assistant to join us. We only want dental assistants who LOVE being dental assistants, work hard, love to be 3 steps ahead of their doctor, can pivot on a dime, and know what it means to be top-notch. If this is you– keep reading. If it’s not– do not apply!! Main duties of our dental assistant- MUST HAVES: Assist with dental and medical emergencies according to OSHA and office procedures. Maintain CPR certification. Assist chair side during administration of nitrous oxide. Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs. Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts. Clean and polish removable appliances. Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients. Record treatment information in patient records. Expose dental diagnostic x-rays. Actively provide hand instruments and materials as needed to Dentist during exams and procedures in order to help maintain patient comfort and Dentist’s efficiency. Using and maintaining hazard control protocols as established by OSHA and office standards. Must always represent the practice in a professional, pleasant, and cooperative manner. Maintain regular attendance and adhere to assigned work schedules and office policies. Must be able to comfortably and efficiently handle multiple deadlines and task assignments. Must be able to work both independently and cooperatively in team settings. Occasionally there may be some travel, by car or plane, required in order to participate in continuing education or seminars. Perform routine equipment maintenance and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed. Other duties and tasks, as assigned periodically. Job Type: Full time (32+ hours per week) Salary: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour Benefits: Disability insurance Employee discount Gym membership Health insurance On-the-job training Paid time off Retirement plan Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Experience: Dental assisting experience: 2 years (Required) License/Certification: X-Ray Certification (Preferred) If you know you are our dental assistant, we would love to chat with you! Please send over your: Resume Pay requirements Favorite cupcake flavor We can’t wait to meet you!!

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