Join our team at Judd Dentistry!
We're expanding and excited to welcome a new Dental Assistant to our team!
We're seeking a qualified and reliable Dental Assistant who can help make our office more efficient and create a pleasant experience for our patients. This role supports both administrative and clinical tasks to help ease the dentist's workload and ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and committed to providing excellent patient care. You should be comfortable following instructions, adhering to dental office protocols, and contributing to a supportive team environment.
An interest in learning and assisting with facial aesthetics is a plus!
Responsibilities:
- Greet and welcome patients upon arrival to the office
- Prepare patients for treatments or checkups, ensuring their comfort throughout
- Select, set up, and organize instruments, equipment, and materials as needed
- 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
- Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked treatment room
- Schedule and confirm patient appointments
- Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Qualifications:
- Proven experience working as a dental assistant
- Familiarity with dental instruments and sterilization techniques
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Ability to perform regulated non-surgical procedures, such as coronal polishing is a plus
- Proficient with dental software and general computer skills
- Strong communication skills with a friendly, patient-focused demeanor
- Excellent attention to detail
- Organized, dependable, and able to multitask effectively
- High school diploma required; graduation from an accredited dental assisting program preferred
- Additional certifications or training (e.g., EFDA) are a plus
We describe our company culture as:
- Detail-oriented - quality and precision-focused
- People-oriented - supportive and fairness-focused
- Team-oriented - cooperative and collaborative
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday