Dental Assistant Full Time

| We are growing! **The ideal candidate is an upbeat, professional and reliable person who is looking to work in a multi-specialty office who sees patients of all ages. Must have a certification Dental Assistant to join our team.**A Smile 4U is a privately owned dental practice with locations in Cartersville, Dalton, Decatur, East Point, and Hiram.

We offer a wide range of services under one roof, including general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, and oral surgery. Serving both pediatric and adult patients, we are committed to delivering a positive and memorable experience for every patient.Dental Assistant Responsibilities:-Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures.

-Explaining office procedures before treatment to patients. -Providing quality and compassionate care to every patient before, during and after dental treatment. -Patient management during dental procedures. -Dental charting of patient's pre-existing and accurate inputting of patient progress notes. -Providing patients with post-op instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling).

-Taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth). -Preparing and maintaining dental instruments, supplies and equipment. -Taking and developing x-rays, collecting and recording patient health histories. -Serving as an infection control officer, developing infection control protocol and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment.

-Monitor equipment and hand piece repairs for all operatory equipment, accurate completion and follow up of repair logs. -Completion of daily/weekly/monthly tasks including autoclave testing and cleaning of traps. -Assisting with monthly supply order. -Assisting clinic with recall and treatment plan reports, when requested.

-Responsible for adhering to all government and company regulations. -Helping to provide direct patient care in all dental specialties, including pediatric dentistry and oral surgery.Qualifications:- Experience in a customer service environment and good computer skills are necessary.- An upbeat attitude and outgoing personality are a MUST to succeed in this position.

• Ability to handle multiple, simultaneous tasks.- A people person/team playerBilingual is a plus Benefits: -Full time team members qualify for Medical/Dental/Optical Insurance coverage after 90 days-Great work/life balance-Schedule flexibility-Positive & family oriented work environment-Opportunity to work in a very unique environment with exposure to many specialties Pay is based on experience | | | | | | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | | | | | | | | | | | |