Dental Assistant (X-ray Certified)

Overview

Pay: $18 - $20/hour

Schedule: Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Location: Greenville, SC

Are you a Dental Assistant who is passionate about making a difference in patients' oral health? Do you take pride in providing exceptional care and educating patients on the importance of oral hygiene?

If so, Oak Tree Pediatric Dentistry is the place for you! As our DA, you will have the opportunity to perform coronal polishing while building rapport with our young patients.

We want you to bring your passion, skills, and drive to help patients achieve beautiful smiles and better health while creating “wow” experiences at every visit!

Responsibilities

The Dental Assistant (X-Ray Certified) (DA) is an important part of Chord Specialty Dental Partners team. The DA will plan, coordinate, oversee, and provide pediatric patient care for all areas within the dental standards of practice and the policies of Chord Specialty Dental Partners. The DA will also help to maintain equipment, supplies, and the cleanliness and efficiency of the office.

• Plan, implement, and evaluate dental care for patients based on individual, specific patient needs and according to dentist’s orders.
• Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.
• Provides diagnostic information by taking all radiographs and quantity of radiographs deemed medically necessary by the clinical judgement of the treating dentist.
• Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments using four-handed dentistry.
• Maintain appropriate certifications and/or licensures.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 6 months of Dental Assistant experience with x-ray certification OR at least one (1) year of direct dental assisting experience without current X-ray certification, but must obtain certification within 90 days of employment
• Knowledge of OSHA and HIPA policies
• Customer Service Experience – Friendly and helpful demeanor with patients and co-workers.
• Flexibility – Must adapt easily to changing conditions and work responsibilities.
• Ability to work well under stressful situations
• Must be available to travel to other locations to meet operational needs

Preferred, but not required:

• Knowledge of electronic dental records and practice management systems, specifically Denticon.
• Bi-Lingual a plus

What We Offer

We believe that taking care of our employees and their families is paramount. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you in every aspect of your life. Here’s what we provide:

• Medical and Vision Insurance: You're eligible starting the first month after you join.
• Dental Coverage: Enjoy this benefit with $0 premium.
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match: We help you plan for your future with our matching program.
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays: Take the time you need to relax and recharge.
• Employee Referral Program: Earn rewards for bringing talented individuals to our team.
• Big savings, big perks: Enjoy exclusive discounts on everything from restaurants and travel to movies and more with our employee discount program.
• Pet Insurance: We understand the importance of furry family members too.
• Cutting-edge Technology and Training: We provide the tools and resources you need to excel in your role.
• Life and Disability Insurance Options: Protect yourself and your loved ones with our coverage options.

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