Dental Assistant - McKenzie and Wilson Periodontics - Columbia, SC

Looking for an enthusiastic individual with a positive attitude to join our clinical team! Our team includes a highly skilled periodontist dedicated to providing exceptional care and service to all of our patients. Start your career in periodontics in a role that allows you to observe, train, and participate with supervision in setting up for procedures, assisting in procedures, sterilization, room turnover, and other clinical duties as needed. Here are some of the job duties you will perform: Set up for non-sterile & sterile procedures with appropriate instruments, equipment, and supplies. Assist the doctor during procedures including suctioning, retracting, passing instruments. Circulates on surgical procedures, completing necessary EMR (electronic medical record) entries, paperwork, logs, etc. Performs other procedures as directed (capture radiographs, capture intraoral digital scans, remove sutures, place packs, etc.). To be considered for this role, you need to have the following qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent (required) Current BLS certification (required) Infection control training (preferred) Sterile processing certification/experience (preferred) Dental Radiography certification (preferred) Successful completion of approved nitrous oxide course (preferred) **all preferred items listed must be obtained during the first year of employment Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Ability to Relocate: Columbia, SC 29223: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person

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