Dental Assistant

Safari Dental and Orthodontics  is a fast paced and exciting dental practice seeking that dynamic personality to help us serve our patients in an extraordinary way! We provide pediatric, general and orthodontic services. We have an immediate opening for a full time dental assistant.

The dental assistant responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Providing outstanding customer service with the patient as #1 priority; partnering with staff, timely and successfully resolves patient complaints, concerns and questions
Fully assisting the dentist chair side in the process of treating patients
Taking and developing radio graphs 
Recording patients’ medical history; taking blood pressure and pulse 
Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment 
Providing patients with instructions for oral care following appointments and procedures 
Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to improve or maintain oral health 
Performing operatory set up and break down 
Sterilizing instruments 

Key Qualifications for the ideal candidate:
Fits our dynamic culture and values
Has a minimum of 6 months' experience as a dental assistant
Certifications required: RDA
A self-starter with a positive outlook, plus a solution oriented and proactive approach
A strong service mentality, supports the needs of patients and pays attention to detail
Team oriented

If you meet these qualifications and want to be part of a great and growing practice, send resume with salary requirements.

We offer medical, dental, life, vision, STD, LTD insurance plus Paid Time Off. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.