Dental Assistant Job at Cherry Tree Dental in Mount Pleasant

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Mt. Pleasant Family Dentistry, a Cherry Tree Dental office, offers a great opportunity for a motivated individual to join a busy, growing practice with a high-functioning team as a Dental Assistant.

Cherry Tree Dental is changing the face of group dentistry, and we are committed to our dentists, clinical staff, and support team by providing a positive company culture rooted with an unparalleled team synergy. We value and invest in our employees by offering professional growth opportunities, competitive compensation, and benefits with a work-life blend.

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k with match
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

What you'll do:

• Prepares, sterilizes, disinfects, and maintains dental equipment, instruments, and supplies
• Collects and records patient health histories and x-rays
• Completes charting of treatment information in the patients' dental notes from the doctor as directed
• Assist doctor in management of medical and dental emergencies
• Delivers postoperative and general oral care instructions to patient
• Maintains infection control procedures, patient privacy, and professional interactions with patients and staff
• Assist administrative team with customer service functions

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited Dental Assisting Program or dental assistant experience preferred but not required
• Previous customer service or office experience
• Proficiency or the ability to become proficient within 90 days in dental terminology and dental software for charting, treatment planning, clinical notes, etc
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Foster a positive attitude and be a team player

Patient Care Hours:

• Monday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Tuesday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.