Lead Dental Assistant/Assistant Office Manager

Smyl Manatee • Full-time • Bradenton, Florida, United States • $20 - $22 / hour • 2d ago

We at Smyl Manatee are looking for a competent Lead dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.

SIGN ON BONUS OF UP TO $5000 FOR CANDIDATES WITH 5+ Years of EXPERIENCE.

Responsibilities and Duties

Welcome customers in the dental office
Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
Undertake lab tasks as instructed
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
Schedule follow up appointments
Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Clinical support
Inventory management
Leadership
Treatment coordination

Skills

Proven experience as dental assistant
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
Good computer skills
Excellent communication and people skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

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