Dental Assistant Trainee (Entry Level) - Paola Family Dentistry - Paola, KS

Paola Family Dentistry is looking for a dependable, responsible, and motivated person to join our clinical team in an entry-level Dental Assistant Trainee position. No dental assisting experience is required. We can teach you the dental specifics, what matters most to us is that you are someone we can count on! Someone who shows up, takes their responsibilities seriously, is willing to learn, and covets professional growth. This hands-on clinical support role is a great opportunity for someone interested in starting a career in the dental field or who simply wants to join a positive, professional team close to home and learn new skills. As you grow within your role, there will be opportunities to take on additional responsibilities within the office; we hope to grow you into a confident and capable Dental Assistant. What We’re Looking For - A dependable person who takes being at work and being on time seriously - Someone responsible who follows through - Motivation, a positive attitude, and willingness to learn - Someone who is comfortable asking questions and taking direction - A team player who is willing to help wherever needed - Someone who takes pride in doing things correctly and thoroughly - Good communication and interpersonal skills - Someone who is interested in learning, improving, and taking on more responsibility over time - Previous dental office experience is a plus, but not required What We Offer - On-the-job training - A supportive team environment - A predictable 4-day workweek (Monday – Thursday) - Excellent working hours (7:15am – 4:45pm; end times vary slightly) - Opportunities to learn the dental field from the ground up - Opportunities for increased responsibility and professional growth - A chance to build a long-term career within the practice - Benefits; please inquire How We Define Success We don’t expect you to know much about working in a dental office, but we do expect you to be eager to learn. The right person will come to work consistently, be ready to contribute, take feedback well, ask questions, and gradually become someone the team can rely on without being reminded of what needs to be done. We’re looking for someone who wants to grow into the position rather than simply fill a position. Experience can be taught. Reliability, responsibility, and a good attitude are what we’re looking for. If this opportunity is of interest to you, please include a cover letter telling us a little about yourself, why you’re interested in this position & what you believe makes you a good candidate, and what you hope to accomplish as you grow professionally. We’re more interested in what makes you YOU, than in previous dental office experience. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour Application Question(s): How would your friends and family describe you? Is there anything that prevents you from showing up to work every day, ready to learn, and with a good attitude? Education: High school or equivalent (Required) Work Location: In person

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