Dental Assistant - Hillcrest Dental Group - Gulfport, MS

We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the office more efficient and pleasant for patients. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. Responsibilities Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed based on dentist preferences 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 Maintain accurate patient records 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 (Eaglesoft preferred) Excellent communication and people skills Attention to detail Well-organized and reliable High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant program is preferred Radiology Certified, CPR certified Additional certification or training is an asset Job Type: Full-time Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour Benefits: Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Safety equipment provided Experience: Dental assisting: 1 year (Required) License/Certification: Radiology Permit (Required) Work Location: In person

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