Permanent Dental Assistant Job in Jacksonville, FL
Job description: We offer great benefits such as PTO (5, 10, 15 days based on years with practice), 6 PAID HOLIDAYS, 401k with employer match, profit sharing, employee discount, and uniform allowance. Pay is negotiable based on experience. www.northpointdental.com Schedule: Monday to Friday No weekends Job Overview Privately and locally owned dental office located off Alta Dr. in NE Jax looking for an enthusiastic dental assistant to join our team. We are looking for someone with a flexible schedule as we offer extended hours for our patients. The ideal candidate is one who thoroughly enjoys dentistry and loves to provide care to others. Ability to commute/relocate: Jacksonville, FL 32226: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Experience: Dental assisting: 2 years (Required) Duties Preparing patients for dental work. Helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures. Assisting dentists in managing medical and dental emergencies when necessary. Assisting dental hygienists with procedures when necessary. Providing great patient care. Recording treatment information in patient records. Exposing dental x-rays. Giving patients information on dental hygiene, oral health care, and plaque control. Collecting and recording medical and dental histories and patient vital signs. Providing postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist. Caring for dental equipment. Capturing preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts. Ordering dental supplies and maintaining dental equipment inventory. Fabricating temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions. Other job responsibilities as assigned. Physical Requirements: Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position Prolonged periods sitting and standing Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times Required: Certification or associate degree in an accredited dental assisting program. Dental x-ray certification. High school diploma CPR/BLS Certification Embark on a rewarding career where your skills make a real difference! We are committed to fostering a positive work environment that values your professional growth while providing comprehensive training on the latest dental technologies and protocols. Join us to help transform smiles every day! Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, PRN Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off Profit sharing Retirement plan Uniform allowance Work Location: In person
