Registered Dental Assistant - Orange Beach Family Dentistry - Orange Beach, AL

Offering a fun and friendly work environment with excellent benefits. We are looking for a team member who will help keep our office efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Office hours are: Monday 7am - 3pm, Tuesday 7am - 3pm, Wednesday 7am - 3pm, Thursday 7am - 3pm Occasionally Fridays 8am - 12pm (rare) 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 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) Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour Expected hours: 32.0 – 36.0 per week Benefits: 401(k) matching Employee discount Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Uniform allowance Work Location: In person

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