Dental Assistant

Location: Smile Exchange of Springfield First-Look Details: Location: Smile Exchange of Springfield Position: Dental Assistant Pay Range: $22-26 X-ray license needed We're on the lookout for a Dental Assistant who embodies our "Best in Class" approach to patient care. Every day, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives. This role is perfect for someone with high levels of empathy, patience, and quick thinking, who genuinely wants to help others. As a Dental Assistant, you'll be right by our Dentist's side during a variety of dental procedures. Whether you're already an experienced Dental Assistant, or you're keen to immerse yourself in the dental industry, we're excited to hear more about you. Dental Assisting Job Responsibilities: Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentists Knowledge of general anatomy of the mouth and dental terms Understanding of crowns, fillings, extractions, root canals and implants Assisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needs Taking and processing X-rays of patients Perform lab tasks as instructed Greeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointments Advising patients on recommended oral hygiene Maintaining accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures Strong communications skills required to deliver oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions Handling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental practice Qualifications: 1-2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferred Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethic Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with your co-workers and patients Driven personality to want to strive to be the best in your profession and provide the best care for our patients Compensation & Benefits: Guaranteed Hourly Rate Paid Vacation & Paid Holidays 401k Program: with matching contributions Benefits: (offered at 30 hours or more) Competitive health, dental, and vision plan Life Insurance and Disability Insurance Flexible Schedules Hours: Monday: 10am-7pm Tuesday: 8am-5pm Wednesday: 8am-5pm Thursday: 8am-5pm Friday: 8am-1pm FLSA Status: Non-Exempt We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Completion of this form is voluntary and will only be used to report on candidate demographics. Nothing contained in this form will be accessible or used in hiring or other employment decisions. Information provided will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file for reporting purposes only.