Dental Assistant - Gpac

JOB DESCRIPTION

My client is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Dental Assistant to join their practice. Preferably, you should have at least one year of dental assisting experience, but adequate schooling can be a substitute. You will greet patients, prepare exam rooms, and help the dentist during patient examinations among other dental procedures. Between patients, you will clean exam rooms and replenish supplies. When not working with patients, you will also assist with administrative tasks, including answering phones and organizing patient records as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Gather patient information and health background
• Prepare each work area for procedures
• Take x-rays of patients' teeth when necessary and display results for the dentist
• Assist the dentist during examinations and dental procedures
• Prepare materials for crowns or dental impressions
• Educate patients on good oral hygiene habits
• Restock treatment areas and monitor inventory

Skills and Qualifications:

• Dental assistant certificate from an accredited vocational school (preferred)
• 1+ years of dental assisting experience
• X-ray certification a plus
• Current BLS and CPR certification
• Excellent understanding of dental hygiene procedures
• Knowledge of aseptic and sterilization techniques
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• High level of patience, empathy, and compassion (required)

For additional information on this opportunity, please call/ text Eli Cook at (470) 273-6853 or email your resume to eli.cook@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.