Dental Assistant

Mountaineer Dental & Sleep Center • Full-time • Boone, North Carolina, United States • $17 - $25 / hour • 1m ago

Just voted Best of the Best for Watauga for the fourth year in a row! We are growing and would love for you to come join our family! Mountaineer Dental & Sleep Center's mission is to provide honest, exceptional care while making a positive impact on our high country community. We are seeking a full or part time dental assistant for our fast-paced, energetic, growing dental office! We have a beautiful newly renovated facility with the latest technology and need a rockstar dental assistant to complement our already amazing team! The right candidate will have an upbeat, positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to work as a team. DA II certification preferred. You would have the opportunity to grow and expand your skills in a supportive environment where your coworkers are like family. We utilize the latest technology, including 3D imaging, digital xrays, digital scanning, CAD/CAM in-house crown milling, electronic records, Nomad, etc. We also have made efforts to make your workday as pleasant as possible, including relaxing skyscapes, an expanded breakroom, and ergonomic chairs. We offer very competitive compensation, health insurance, 401-k, uniforms, paid CE, a generous bonus system, and free dental care. If you are interested in this awesome opportunity, please email today!

Responsibilities (include but not limited to):

Welcome patients in the dental office with a friendly and positive attitude, answer phones when needed.
Prepare patients 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 appointments
Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment processing

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
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. x-ray certification, coronal polishing, nitrous oxide certification)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

X-Ray Certification (Required)
Nitrous Oxide Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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