Job Description
Job Description
Benefits :
- No weekend work and every other Friday off!
- Dental benefits for you and your dependents
- 75% employer-paid medical insurance premium (employee coverage)
- Employer-paid group term life insurance
- Supplemental insurance
- 401(k)
- Free uniforms
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
Job Summary
We are seeking a qualified, friendly, and compassionate Certified Dental Assistant to join our team. As a Certified Dental Assistant, you will help deliver exceptional dental care that makes our patients feel like family.
The ideal candidate is patient-focused, organized, and possesses a calm demeanor that helps children and parents feel at ease. A well-qualified applicant will hold a current CDA license, have at least two years of experience, and possess an active nitrous oxide certification.
If youre friendly, outgoing, and committed to creating a positive dental experience for every patient, wed love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
Assist the pediatric dentist during a variety of dental treatment proceduresProvide gentle, supportive care to pediatric patients and help manage child behavior during appointmentsPrepare, sterilize, and maintain dental instruments and equipmentCapture digital X-rays and maintain accurate patient recordsEducate patients and parents on oral hygiene and post-treatment careMaintain a clean, organized and sterile work environmentSupport team members and office operations as neededAdhere to all health, safety, and infection control protocolsQualifications
Current Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certificate or Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) state licensure through the Dental Assisting National Board's (DANB)Current / active Nitrous Oxide certificationMinimum of two years of dental assisting experience (pediatric experience preferred)Strong computer and data entry skillsExcellent communication and customer service abilitiesCommitment to providing high-quality, compassionate patient carePositive attitude and a team-oriented mindsetPosition details
Must be available to work at both Mount Pleasant locations (Zip codes 29464 and 29466)Twice a month, during the school year, hours extend from 1 : 00 - 7 : 00 p.m.