Surgical Dental Assistant at Lawler Family Dentistry
Job Description
Job DescriptionBenefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Dental Assistant at Lawler Family Dentistry
(Lake Nebagamon, WI)
Job Summary
Lawler Family Dentistry seeks a competent dental assistant who will make the dentists office efficient and pleasant for patients. Youll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentists shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized and pay great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.
Benefits/Perks: Careers Advancement Opportunities and Competitive Compensation
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: From $18.00 per hour to $23.00 (starting training wage)
Benefits: Health insurance, 401(k) with match, Employee discount, Life and disability insurance, Paid time off
Schedule: 8-hour shift or varying hours, Part-time available, No weekends
Responsibilities
- Welcome patients into the treatment room and make them feel comfortable
- Discuss the dental care plan with patients and answer any questions they have
- Take vital signs and accurately record medical history
- Utilize dental technologies throughout the office, must understand computers and software
- Prep sterilized equipment and make it available to the dentist for exams and procedures
- Assist the dentist during procedures and exams such as fillings, crowns, and dental surgeries.
- Post-procedure clean-up
- Generally chairside assisting of dentists and hygienists
- Properly explain each treatment and their options to patients
- Charting patients when indicated for proper diagnosis
- Take dental x-rays
Qualifications
- Empathy and compassion for people
- Ability to listen, understand, and follow directions
- Good communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- A willingness to learn and grow
Clinical and Administrative Qualifications
- Knowledge of dental procedures
- Ability to provide high-quality patient care
- Ability to take X-rays, make dental impressions, read blood pressure, etc.
- Ability to prepare and sterilize exam room and dentistry tools
- Understanding of common dental materials
- Ability to multitask and solve problems
- Excellent organizational skills
- Literacy in computers and applications
- Tracking and ordering necessary supplies
*Please be aware that the mouth bleeds a lot. If blood makes you uncomfortable, look at our front-office staffing options.
Welcome to Lawler Family Dentistry
We are dedicated to providing exceptional patient care in Northern Wisconsin! Doctor Ethan Lawler has prided himself in establishing a dental practice that provides quality and comfortable dental care. At our family dental office, our patients will get to know our staff and doctor on a personal level and feel at ease during their appointments. Our care team is here to guide and assist patients, every smile of the way!
Lawler Family Dentistry has largely invested into new and improved technology to ensure each patient will receive the best, most convenient, and state-of-the-art dental care. We are excited to now offer same day crowns, in-house lab-made night guards, and CBCT based surgically guided implants. All from our new in-house lab!
Our Goals
Doctor Lawlers goal is to provide exceptional dental care to the rural areas of Northern Wisconsin. It is important to us that patients have access to quality dental care within our own small communities. We are striving to have a team of general dentists that can provide specialty services in rural areas.
Why choose Lawler Family Dentistry?
Our family dental practice is unique because our primary focus is on investing in and improving dental care within our community. Every patient is important to us, and every patient is a neighbor to us. Lawler Family Dentistry has invested heavily in our dental office, incorporating the latest equipment, technologies, and continuing education courses to ensure that our patients receive the highest quality dentistry available at an affordable price. Doctor Ethan specializes in implant placements, full-mouth reconstruction cases, and 3D printing. Doctor Laura is eager to provide her advanced knowledge of tooth extractions and offer CBCT-based endodontic procedures at our Hayward location! At Lawler Family Dentistry, we are striving to bring the best dental care to you in our own hometowns.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
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We look forward to hearing from you!
Lawler Family Dentistry Team
Doctor Ethan E Lawler