Dental Assistant

PLEASE READ REQUIRED HOURS AND COMPLETE DESCRIPTION BEFORE APPLYING We are a small family run business and we love to take care of our teammates and patients like family. We're looking for a dental assistant who loves structure, precision, and direct feedback. If you get energized by a busy day, work best with clear expectations, and want to learn from an experienced lead assistant — you'll fit right in.

ABOUT THE JOB:

Fast growing general practice dental office in West Jordan is looking for a friendly, reliable, self-motivated, team oriented, dental assistant who is willing to grow. One full-time hours/week) position is available. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 7:45am - 5:30pm and Friday 7:45-3:30pm. Occasionally we alter the hours to take a long weekend, attend training and/or vacation. Additional hours on Monday may be available for the right person to help cover phones and do recall.

AS OUR PERFECT MATCH, YOU:

-Are a thinker and willing to grow

-Learn quickly and don't take corrections personally

-Enjoy a fast-paced environment where every minute counts

-Value doing things the right way, every time

-Are proactive and jump in before being asked

-Keep your cool when things get busy

-Prioritize patient rapport and outstanding customer service

-Show a strong respect for all coworkers regardless of position

-Willing and able to demonstrate your ability to abide by the practice's protocols for patient care, room setup and equipment sterilization

YOUR HISTORY LIKELY SHOWS:

-1 or more years of dental assisting experience

-Strong administrative and organizing skills with attention to detail

-A game changer to the dental office, bringing new fresh ideas and presenting them in an energetic and fun way

-Amazing team player, who loves to work with others and help where needed

-Professional and positive image to patients and teammates

• Ability to record procedures in software real time while dentist is working

• Ability to explain costs and procedures to patient if front desk is not available

• Computer Savvy

• Growth mindset, desire to lean and grow with the practice

• Willing to own up to mistakes and take immediate corrective action

NOTES:

-Salary is negotiable based on work ethic and skills (additional benefits, perks and/or bonuses are available).

-Training will be provided for office specific systems and procedures.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Set up for dental procedures and prepare set ups for next day
• Infection control (disinfection and sterilization procedures)
• Organization of dental supplies, disposables, instruments and sterilization
• Lab communication (in/out cases, phone calls)
• Take digital X-Rays, Panoramic, Intraoral photos, impressions and pouring/trim models
• Scheduling (break down tx plan into appts, set next visit, recall appt, call patients)
• Dental Software inputs (treatment plan, update medical info, chief complain notes, tx notes, procedures completed)
• Patient communication (greeting, understanding, empathy, chief complaint, dental procedures and post operatory instructions)
• Hygiene assistance
• Temporary crowns
• Check patient in and out
• Get office ready for the next day
• Follow Instructions and implement with little to no direction after being trained
• Ensure HIPPA/security/confidentially compliance with legal requirements
• Communicate and work effectively with other team members
• Fine tune and follow office systems
• Ortho assisting
• Minor additional details, tasks or projects as required
• Taking initiative, being motivated, sharing workload equally with other assistants, helping the office and patients thrive
• Have a great attitude and willing to learn

Please do not call the dental office, please send requests, messages, questions and resumes via the indeed application or the email on file. Thank you.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $ $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

• Describe the fastest-paced job you've had — what did you like about it?
• When you're corrected at work, what's your usual reaction?
• How many hours per week are you expecting?
• What are your salary expectations?

Work Location: In person