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. 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 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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