Dental Assistant

As a Dental Assistant at Dental365, your responsibilities include welcoming patients, assisting the Dentist with procedures, taking digital radiographs, ensuring strict infection control, prepping operatories, educating patients about oral hygiene, and handling various office tasks to ensure smooth operations.

To qualify for the Dental Assistant role at Dental365, candidates must have prior dental assisting experience, be certified to take x-rays, and hold any necessary certifications or licenses as required by the state. An EFDA license is a significant advantage.

Dental Assistants at Dental365 typically work Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, with Fridays off. There is also flexibility for part-time opportunities based on specific availability.

Dental365 offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time Dental Assistants, including competitive compensation, flexible health and vision insurance, a 401(K) retirement plan with matching, generous paid-time off, in-house dental program benefits, and an annual scrub allowance.

Dental365 fosters a culture that encourages growth and development for Dental Assistants, offering support and resources to help you reach your full potential in your career while working in a warm, collegial environment.

When answering this question, reflect on a specific instance where your interpersonal skills made a difference. Share how your friendly demeanor or educational approach helped reduce anxiety and create a positive experience.

Discuss the specific infection control protocols you are familiar with, such as sterilization methods, personal protective equipment usage, and safe handling of dental instruments, demonstrating your commitment to patient safety.

Explain your time management strategies, such as creating task lists, prioritizing urgent matters, and using teamwork to ensure all responsibilities are met efficiently without compromising patient care.

Share any relevant experiences you have with digital radiography systems and highlight your familiarity with taking quality images while ensuring patient comfort and safety during the process.

Articulate your interest in Dental365, focusing on its patient-centered approach, modern practice environment, commitment to employee growth, and how these align with your professional values and career aspirations.

Identify key qualities such as excellent communication, empathy, a strong work ethic, the ability to multitask, and the importance of teamwork in creating a positive care environment.

Describe your approach to managing anxious patients, including actively listening to their concerns, providing reassurance, and using techniques to distract or comfort them during procedures.

Provide an honest example where you made a mistake, focus on the actions you took to rectify the situation, and emphasize the importance of learning from that experience to improve future practices.

Discuss your strategies for conveying oral hygiene instructions, such as using easy-to-understand language, demonstrating techniques practically, and ensuring patients feel comfortable asking questions.

Mention your familiarity with dental practice management software, appointment scheduling, patient record-keeping, and how you leverage these tools to enhance office efficiency.