Dental Assistant jobs in South Dakota

We want an exceptional individual who is eager to help us achieve our goal of being the best dental practice possible.

We hire for the RIGHT PERSON first, not just a set of skills or years of experience (but those don't hurt!). You are excited about continuing education and learning new things.

What sort of work will you be doing?

• Communicating With Patients: Patients may have questions about their dental care, what’s involved in a procedure, will it hurt and the costs?
• You will need to provide the information they need in a courteous and professional manner and making them feel like they are in good hands.

· Clinical duties include the following: Taking X-rays( if qualified),Taking preliminary digital impressions, Making Temporary Crowns and Cementing Temporaries, Suture Removal, Oral Hygiene Instruction, Post op Instructions, 4 Handed Chairside Assisting for all phases of restorative dentistry, as well as some oral surgery, endo and ortho.

• "Other": This is a small dental practice with five people. Sometimes you need to wear a hat you didn't expect and get an odd job done.
• You need to be a person who speaks up when something is wrong. The doctors rely on you to be the eyes and ears of the dental practice.
• You are organized and pay attention to details.
• You are Internet and technology literate, and you would be comfortable learning new systems.
• You are ready and able to work one week: Monday threw Thursday, 7:00 AM -5:00 PM and Tuesday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00PM the following week.
• Bonus qualifications (not required, but they will put you at the top of the list):

1.Previous dental experience working as a chairside dental assistant

2.Eaglesoft

REQUIREMENT FOR APPLICATION: Please answer the following questions along with your resume for immediate consideration.

1. Please tell me why YOU will be a great team member.

2. If it came down to you and another equally qualified candidate, why should we choose you over them?

Thanks for your time, and we look forward to hearing from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person