Dental Assistant in Goodlettsville, Tennessee at Dental Whale Practice Group

Overview of Job

We are looking for a Dental Assistant to work with our exceptional dentists!

At Dream Dental we strive to provide exemplary, personalized dental care in a friendly, relaxing environment at an excellent value. We treat every patient with compassion and integrity, utilizing proven, efficient systems and technologies. We believe in preventative dental care for our patients, and we educate them on how to maintain their dental health for life. Patient experience is our top priority, and we strive to 'WOW' our patients, as well as each other.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Prepares patient for dental treatment.
• Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to the treatment area.
• Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies, pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
• Fabricates restorations; cleans and polishes removable appliances.
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification.
• Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
• Documents dental care services by charting in patient records
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Ensures operation of dental equipment
• Maintains dental supplies inventory.

Benefits

• 401k plan (with company match after 90 days)
• Health insurance, including vision and dental
• Paid weekly
• 2 weeks PTO
• up to 7 paid holidays
• Life insurance
• Bonus and commission potential
• Long-term and short-term disability options
• CE opportunities

Education and Training

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one-year related experience and/or training or the equivalent of a combination of education and experience in the dental profession.
• Valid X-ray certificate.
• Current license if CDA, RDA, or EFDA (per state requirements).
• CPR & first aid certificate.

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Reports to: Operations Manager