Dental Assistant

Southern Dental Alliance is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team!Southern Dental Alliance is a dental support organization affiliated with 40+ practices in the Southeast. The lead doctors of each practice pursue aggressive growth and offer invaluable mentoring and support. The practices operate under eleven main practice identitiesAt Southern Dental Alliance - we want to be a community that people want to join. We are looking for long-term relationships with our teams, our patients, and our communities.As a Dental Assistant, you will ensure the Dentists are set up for success prior to interfacing with patients and during patient procedures. The DA clearly communicates to Dentist - the patients' needs/request and other education, procedures, diagnosis and treatment related matters prior to treatment. The DA perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties, in addition to performing work chair-side as Dentist examines and treat patients, and works proactively to ensure Dentist clinical/hygiene needs are met. The DA is responsible for making patients comfortable as they are seated in the dental chair, prepares patient for treatment, and obtains the accurate patient dental records. The DA is responsible for handing instruments and materials to Dentist and also responsible for keeping the patients' mouths dry and clear by using suction or other devices. The DA is responsible for sterilizing and disinfecting instruments and equipment, preparing trays of instruments for dental procedures, and instructing patients on postoperative and general oral health care.Minimum Eligibility RequirementsHigh school diploma or GED.Must be detail oriented and organizedMust possess excellent customer service skills and work well under pressureStrong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite and desk top publishingAbility to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environmentAbility to work independently as well as with a teamExcellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skillsMust pass criminal background check Preferred Education and Experience1 year experience as a Dental or Medical Assistant.Certified Dental Assistant.Use of dental/medical technology.Ability to connect with patients.Driven and works with a sense of urgency.Has the ability to multi-task.Professional, courteous and approachable demeanor.Cerac Experience Additional Eligibility RequirementsCurrent CPR certification.Employee must submit to a post offer, pre-employment physical examination/medical history check.?Employee may be required to submit to an annual Tuberculosis (TB) and Rubella screening. We OfferCompetitive Pay and Bonus PotentialMedica, Vision and Dental coverage offeredAccident Coverage & Hospital Indemnity CoveragePaid Holidays and Vacation Time401k, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term DisabilityID theft protectionPet InsuranceEmployee Discounts