Certified Dental Assistant - Smith Family Dentistry - Martinsburg, WV

We are seeking a motivated, team-oriented individual to join our new, modern dental office. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. Responsibilities Greet patients and seat for x-rays or procedures ensuring their comfort Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry: Examinations/Procedures (General, Pediatric, Orthodontics) Undertake lab tasks as instructed by Doctor Provide patient education and post-operative care instructions Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked Support front-desk duties: Schedule appointments Assist with inventory and supply Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures Be able to scan with 3-D iTero scanner Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods Understanding of health & safety regulations (OSHA/HIPAA) Good computer skills 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 Type: Full-time Pay: From $19.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) matching Dental insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Paid training Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: X-Ray Certification (Preferred) Work Location: In person

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