Dental Assistant

Overview

 

 

James Island Dentistry is adding to the team and now hiring a Full Time Dental Assistant in Charleston, South Carolina.

 

The practice is close to downtown Charleston and a lot of restaurants and shops in the area. The team at James Island Dentistry is long tenured and well collaborated together!

 

To learn more about this growing practice:  https://www.jamesislanddentists.com/

 

Full Time Dental Assistant Schedule

Monday through Thursday 7:30am to 5:00pm with 1 hour lunch breaks

 

 

Full Time Time Benefits

• Competitive Compensation based on experience
• Monthly Employee Incentive Program
• Paid Time Off
• 401K
• Paid Company Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
• Paid Basic Life & AD&D insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Short Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Accidental Injury, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity plans with wellness incentives

Additional Advantages

• Patient-centric community approach
• Work/life balance
• Opportunity for career growth
• Professional development and support with continuing education
• Strong business and operational teams
• Employee Assistance Program for all employees and their household
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

 

 

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dentists chairside
• Welcomes patients
• Prepares patients for treatments or checkups ensuring comfort
• Selection and setup of instrumentation, equipment and other dental materials as needed
• Instrument sterilization according to regulations
• Maintains accurate patient records
• Lab tasks as instructed
• Provide post-operative care instructions
• Maintain clean and stocked operatories

Qualifications

• Dental Assistant training/school certification 
• Radiology certification
• Required At least 2 years of General practice dental assisting clinical experience
• Preferred experience with concentration on cosmetic, oral surgery, and periodontal surgeries 
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Experience with digital software, experience with Denticon a plus
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Knowlege of scanning, basic assisting duties, intra-oral camera and good communicator

Practice Description

 

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Star Dental Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.