Permanent Dental Assistant Job in Raleigh, NC
Looking for your dental home? View Dental Raleigh is searching for a Dental Assistant to support our providers! We are committed to you as a person, a professional, and a team member. These are not just words but rather actions ⦠Ask about our focus on personal and professional growth opportunities, and benefits including but not limited to employee sponsored healthcare with dental, vision, chiropractic and prescription coverage. Happy, healthy, and well cared for team members are what differentiates our practice allowing us to provide exceptional care to our patients! Our Dental Assistants deliver top-notch care to every patient, every day. The ideal candidate is an individual that is a team player. Candidates should have a high level of empathy, patience, quick thinking, and a willingness to want to help others. The Dental Assistant âassistsâ our Dentist during a variety of dental procedures. This candidate should have chairside experience along and a patient focused work ethic. Primary Job Responsibilities: Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentist Knowledge of general anatomy of the mouth and dental terms Understanding of crowns, fillings, extractions and root canals Assisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needs Taking and processing X-rays of patients Perform lab tasks as instructed Greeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointments Maintaining accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures Strong communications skills required to deliver oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions Handling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental practice Qualifications: 1+ year dental assisting experience Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethic Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships Eaglesoft experience preferred Bilingual - Spanish (PLUS) Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) matching Paid time off Uniform allowance Experience: Dental assisting: 1 year (Required) Work Location: In person
