We are looking for a dependable, upbeat, and personable dental assistant. Positive and supportive office culture with potential for growth.
Previous Dental Assisting experience required.
Job Type: Full-Time Salary $30-$35/Hour
Skills/ Abilities
· Provide exceptional customer service, with excellent chair-side manner, while efficiently completing tasks
· Assist the doctor with dental procedures and maintain excellent patient service, integrity, flow
· Review patient charts prior to doctor arrival, document appropriate patient information and health history during the exam and treatment
· Ability to take high quality radiographs / intra-oral photos
· Clean, sterilize and prepare the equipment and operatory, prior to and after a patient's appointment
· Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance, follow safety policies and procedures through OSHA compliance and BBP (Blood-borne Pathogens)
· Assist in educating the patients and address their questions and/or concerns to help them feel more comfortable
· Assist the business administrative team in scheduling patients
· Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new programs
· Ability to work as a positive team member in a fast-paced environment
Education/Certification(s)
· Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required
· Current radiography certification preferred
· Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR- BLS) preferred
· Ability to monitor Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Analgesia Benefits
Benefits
At Root Dental, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
· Competitive pay & bi-weekly paychecks
· Paid Holidays
· Paid Time off and vacation
· Health and dental insurance*
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. Waiting period applies.
COVID-19 considerations:
All office staff will be provided with scrubs to be washed on-premises as well as an extensive supply of PPE to ensure safety.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Dental Assisting: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Radiology Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- South Portland, ME 04106 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- South Portland, ME 04106: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
