Certified Dental Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY

The Certified Dental Assistant, under the direction of the Dental Director will work with the adult and children’s dental clinics. Flexibility, initiative, and a pleasant attitude are requisites as well as the ability to build and maintain a strong working relationship as part of the clinics team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

To provide a wide range of dental assisting services, to include but not limited to: obtaining certification for services; taking medical histories; taking radiograph; assisting dentists and charting procedures.

· To maintain all records in a state of accuracy.

· To maintain in a sanitary/sterile condition all equipment and facilities as directed.

· To maintain adequate supplies as directed.

· To complete reports as directed.

· To participate in staff meetings and training programs as directed and to the extent necessary to maintain currency of credentials and to assure knowledge and skills necessary for required professional practice.

· To serve on agency and community committees and otherwise represent the agency as requested by the Dental Director.

· To develop and fulfill annual goals and objectives in conjunction with supervisor and administration of the agency.

· To perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Dental Assistant certificate/degree from an accredited college or other training program; current State of South Carolina licensure/certification as a dental assistant. Must have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. This position requires a minimum 1-2 years prior experience as a certified dental assistant.

Preferred

• Experience with FUSE dental software
• Ability to work with children and adult patients
• This position prefers a minimum 1-2 years prior experience as a certified dental assistant.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Sitting, standing and walking for long periods
• Maintaining professionalism in stressful situation.
• Minimum lifting requirements of 35 pounds to transfer equipment and pack and unpack supplies.
• Frequent bending, twisting, and position changes to examine and service patients.

Pay: $1.00 - $5.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person