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Endodontist office in St Augustine and Palm Coast is searching for a Dental Assistant who exhibits quality service, commitment, accountability, and excellence to work in his St. Augustine and Palm Coast offices.

The Dental Assistant provides a variety of oral health clinical procedures that assist the endodontist in delivering a supreme customer experience. We seek someone with the right attitude, mindset, and work ethic to maintain a timely schedule, warmly greet patients, ensure patient comfort and confidence in the services provided, stock supplies, and keep the operatory sanitary. The ideal candidate will demonstrate professionalism, communication (verbal, written, and non-verbal), teamwork, and job knowledge.

This position is in a dental practice setting that involves everyday risks or discomforts that require standard safety precautions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must be able to communicate effectively with the doctors and teammates in a professional, positive manner
• Prepares operatory with sterilized instruments and materials
• Welcomes patient with comfort to the operatory and prepares drape
• Liaison to patient and doctor
• Positions or passes instruments in sequence for doctor’s access.
• Reacts to patient’s needs and provides suction for patient comfort
• Take digital radiographs (x-rays) and CBCT to assist in oral care, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Educate patients on oral care and postoperative instructions and respond to patient inquiries.
• Must be able to read and interpret patient records
• Documents dental care by charting patient records
• Secures patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential; adheres to HIPPA compliance
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Protects patient and employee care by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols
• Able to react effectively in emergencies
• Presents a professional appearance and behavior that promotes patient care and a harmonious work environment
• Perform administrative tasks when needed
• Able to respond to change productively and handle all other duties/essential tasks as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Dental Assistant diploma/certification from an accredited program. (Preferred)
• One year of experience in a dental practice; equivalent education and/or experience will be considered.
• Knowledge of dentistry, particularly dental procedures and terminology, instruments, and hygiene
• Competency in administering dental X-rays , CBCT scans and sterilization techniques
• Working experience with electronic dental record procedures
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse range of individuals; customer service skills to ensure positive patient courtesy
• Dexterity, including the ability to handle instruments effectively with both hands

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Radiology certificate
• CBCT scan knowledge
• TDO software
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
• Problem-solving skills; good judgment; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision
• Highly developed organizational and planning skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flextime
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person