Specialty1 Partners is hiring: Dental Assistant in Lexington

Overview

Our office, Central Kentucky Endodontics, is seeking a talented Dental Assistant to join our busy specialty practice.

We are looking for a skilled Dental Assistant to help us accomplish our mission to improve the lives of our patients by providing a world-class specialty experience for every patient.

Your Responsibilities

You will ensure excellent patient service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the Dentist’s shoulders. You will be focused on ensuring that the patients' needs, concerns, and questions are answered and you will help keep the patient relaxed and comfortable during their visit, serving as the patient’s resource during their visit. Your duties include:

• Welcoming patients to the dental office
• Preparing patients for treatment, ensuring their comfort
• Selecting and setting up instruments, equipment, and supplies
• Sterilizing instruments according to regulations
• Assisting the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Providing oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keeping the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Scheduling appointments and post-op visits
• Maintaining accurate patient records
• Assisting with payment procedures

As an essential member of our office, you will also help facilitate/coordinate other office responsibilities as needed.

Your Background

You are a resourceful dental assistant who loves helping patients receive the experience they deserve and helping the Dentist to provide it. You’re excited by the prospect of a patient leaving your office healthier, stronger, and more comfortable/happier each day. You are kind, passionate, collaborative, and able to proactively adjust to shifting priorities while making a positive impact.

You also have the following:

• At least 1-2 years of proven experience as dental assistant; specialty is preferred
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks
• Excellent communication and people skills
• A strong attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• A high school diploma
• A certificate from an accredited dental assistant program (if required by law)
• An active state radiology license (if required by law)

If this sounds like you, you will fit right in with the team!

Why You Should Join Our Team

A career with us is a chance to work with everyone involved in the future of specialty dental care. Dental Assistants, Sterilization Technicians, Specialists, Office Managers, Patient Care Coordinators and others work together to improve the patient care experience and achieve great clinical results.

We strive to maintain an environment where employees from all backgrounds are valued, respected, and have opportunities to succeed. You will find a culture of continuous learning and a commitment to supporting our team members in all aspects of their lives—at home, at work and everywhere in between.

Benefits & Perks

• BCBS High Deductible & PPO Medical insurance Options
• VSP Vision Coverage
• Complimentary Life Insurance Policy
• Short-term & Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance Coverage
• 401(k)
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Services Package
• Hospital/Accident/Critical Care Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Diverse and Inclusive Work Environment
• Strong culture of honesty and teamwork

Position Base Pay Range: $15 USD - $19 USD

Specialty1 Partners is the direct employer of non-clinical employees only. For clinical employees, the applicable practice entity listed above is the employer. Clinical employees include dental assistants and staff assisting with actual direct treatment of patients. Non-clinical employees include the office manager, front desk staff, marketing staff, and any other staff providing administrative duties.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable laws.

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