Dental Assistant

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Dental Assistant at Flawless Smile Dentistry is a key member of the team, working with providers and patients to make sure that the patients get the quality of treatment they deserve. This role is responsible for assisting doctors with treatment and building relationships with the patients chair side. The Dental Assistant is key to us providing an amazing experience for our patients.

About Flawless Smile Dentistry

We are Flawless Smile Dentistry, we provide an amazing experience and we are growing by the day. Our mission is to create amazing experiences by inspiring confident smiles, impacting our community and changing lives. We are inspirational and accountable in our pursuit to see each team member reach their personal, professional, and financial goals through the work we do together. Our core values are the backbone of our business and guide our hiring process: we are inspirational, disciplined, accountable, aligned, results oriented and transparent.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

Skilled at impression taking

Ability to assist on level 1-3 treatment plans

Ability to effectively communicate with lab on changes or needs

Master at ordering parts for level 3 treatment plans

Creating and following room assignments

Charting level 1-3 treatment plans without issues

KEY COMPETENCIES

● The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to be successful in this role, but are not necessarily all inclusive

● Ability to thrive in an environment of change and growth

● Accountable and coachable to learn the Flawless Smile Dentistry Way of delivering dental care

● Experience successfully maintaining a positive attitude while working in a team environment with competing priorities

● Ability to engage with patients, providers, and team members building professional relationships

● Strong written and verbal communication skills

● Ability to be flexible and accept different work assignments within the practice, which may include travel to other locations, with a positive approach

● Ability to think individually as well as collaboratively when approaching job responsibilities

● Ability to demonstrate initiative, dependability and promptness

● Ability to exercise confidentiality with patients and patient care

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

● High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) required

• Minimum 1 year experience assisting (preferred)

• 2 out of the following expanded functions (preferred)

• Xrays

• Sealants

• Flouride/coronal polishing

• Nitrous

BENEFITS

● Employer-Sponsored: Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

● Professional Training & Development Opportunities

● Employer-Sponsored Quarterly Team Events

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

● Requires the ability to sit, stand, and walk for prolonged periods of time

● Requires ability to occasionally lift up to 25lbs

● Position may require travel to and from field sites to monitor the status of multiple projects

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multigenerational and multicultural workforce, Flawless Smile Dentistry recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability and actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company and across interactions with clients, candidates, and partners.

If this position caught your eye, send us your resume! Already a Flawless Smile Dentistry candidate? Please connect directly with your recruiter to discuss this opportunity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Continuing education credits
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person