EFDA LEAD ASSISTANT

Open Door Family Dentistry • Full-time • Medford, Oregon, United States • $22 - $26 / hour • 4m ago

Compensation: Competitive- Based on skills and experience

Employment type: Full Time/ Part Time

Our rapidly growing privately owned and managed dental practice in MEDFORD is looking for a highly motivated, friendly, energetic EFDA Dental Assistant to help us LEAD our team and care for our wonderful patients. We are excited to offer this position to someone who embodies our values of Integrity, Collaboration, Positivity, Ambition, Adaptability and Kindness. We are focused on helping our patients understand the importance of their long-term oral health. We are NOT an OHP contracted office.

Want to see what our team members think about working here? Click here to watch a video: https://youtu.be/kd9OFl3mqwo (Still want more? Click here to watch the Bloopers Reel! https://youtu.be/AGfY7nXu1CE)

We offer:
* Excellent benefits package including employer paid health insurance, employee +family 100% dental coverage, PTO, flexible schedules, and 401k with match.
* Various internal certifications to encourage team members to continue building their knowledge and reach their full potential.
* Growth and advancement into new positions through supported development.
* Stable hours not affected by provider vacations etc.
* Thorough orientation and on-boarding process to ensure that you have the tools to be successful with our team.

Job Duties Summary:

The primary responsibility of a Lead is to lead by performance and example. Leads should model the competency and positive attitude that we want everyone in the office to emulate.

Particiapte in hiring decisions, onboading, and retention of team members.
Manage schedule of the team to ensure proper coverage.
Deligate and follow up on daily assignments with the team.
Manage meal times for team.
Participate in performance evaluations as assigned.
Hold team members accountable.
Engage in corrective conversations.
Oversee patient interactions and help resolve patient issues.
Maintain smooth work flow between clinic and patients.
Prepare fo and particiapte in operational meetings.
Work chair-side as dentists examine and treat patients.
Make patients as comfortable as possible in the dental chair and prepare them for treatment.
Obtain patient dental records.
Hand instruments and materials to dentists during procedures
Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment.
Prepare trays of instruments for dental procedures.
Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.

Requirements for this job are:

* Must be able to pass a background check
* Oregon EFDA.
* A GREAT ATTITUDE
* STRONG WORK ETHIC
* A WILLINGNESS & ABILITY TO LEARN QUICKLY
* TEAMWORK ORIENTED
* FLEXIBILITY - Able to work shifts that can vary from 7am to 7pm and some Saturdays (no Sundays). If not, no need to apply.

Necessary skills include:
* EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION
* MULTITASKING
* PRIORITIZING
* ORGANIZATION
* INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
* INITIATIVE AND PROBLEM SOLVING
* DEPENDABILITY

Preferred, but not required:
* Working knowledge of Open Dental

Please apply via this listing. We look forward to meeting you!'
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Work Location:
* One location

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Vision insurance

Education:
* High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:
* Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

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