Dental Assistant Job at Guardian Dentistry Partners in Rocky Mount

Dental Assistant – Guardian Dentistry Partners Location: Drs Belton and Schrimper Our Dental Assistants deliver “Best in Class” care to every patient, every day. The ideal candidate for this position is an individual that has a high level of empathy, patience, quick thinking, and a willingness to help others. The Dental Assistant assists our dentist during a variety of dental procedures. Responsibilities Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentists Knowledge of general anatomy of the mouth and dental terms Understanding of crowns, fillings, extractions, root canals, and implants Assisting dentists during procedures using four‑handed dentistry techniques and anticipating needs Taking and processing X‑rays of patients Performing lab tasks as instructed Greeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointments Advising patients on recommended oral hygiene Maintaining accurate patient records and assisting with payment procedures Strong communication skills required to deliver oral hygiene and post‑operative care instructions Handling general administrative duties to maintain the dental practice Qualifications Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self‑motivated work ethic Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with coworkers and patients Driven personality that strives to be the best in the profession and provide the best care for patients DAII or CDA certification Compensation & Benefits Paid vacation & paid holidays 401(k) program with matching contributions Benefits offered for 30 hours or more of work Competitive health, dental, and vision plan Life insurance and disability insurance FLSA Status Non‑Exempt Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status, or other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Completion of the form is voluntary and will only be used to report on candidate demographics. Nothing contained in this form will be accessible or used in hiring or other employment decisions. Information provided will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file for reporting purposes only. #J-18808-Ljbffr