About the role
Southwest Dental Care is looking for an experienced, energetic, hardworking Dental Assistant to add to our team. We offer competitive pay, health benefits, PTO and 401k.
Hours:
Full-Time
Monday- Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday 8:00am - 12:00pm
Responsibilities:
Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
Prepare materials for crowns or dental impressions
Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
Take x-rays of patients’ teeth when necessary and display results for the dentist
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
Undertake lab tasks as instructed
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
Schedule appointments
Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Requirements:
Proven experience as dental assistant
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
Good computer skills
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
At Southwest Dental Care, we're proud to have a truly incredible team of talented doctors and passionate team members. Everyone works together well and helps patients feel right at home, no matter what location they're visiting. Because of the size of our operation, we're always looking to hire new, friendly faces who are seeking a fulfilling career in the dental field! If you're located in the Little Rock area and would like to learn more about available opportunities, please click the button below.