We are quite an unusual dental office. We change lives every day and do optimum care. Many of our cases are complicated and our team must be on top of every detail, helping our doctors deliver the best care possible. We hire exceptional people...they love to work, they love to learn new things, they are smart, and they love people. The standards are high. If you are "just looking for a job", please do not apply.

If this sounds like the type of of challenge you have been looking for, we would love to add you to our top notch team. We are looking for an experienced team member with exceptional customer service. We need a team player that is willing to assist where needed answering phones, collecting copays, scheduling appointments and willing to travel between our Pawleys Island location and our Carolina Forest location.

Please do not just attach a resume, but tell us WHY you think we should interview you.

You should have a dental x-ray certification and provide excellent patient care to succeed in this position.

Dental assistants should be well-organized and meticulous in their work. You should be able to follow directions and adhere to the rules of the dental practice. We want you to be capable of delivering direct or indirect patient care and ensuring that office procedures run smoothly.

Dental Assistant Duties & Responsibilities:

• Welcome customers to the dental office

• Prepare customers for treatments or checkups, ensuring their comfort

• Select and set up instruments, equipment and materials needed

• Sterilize instruments according to regulations

• Undertake lab tasks as instructed

• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
  
  

• Schedule appointments

• Maintain accurate patient record

• When necessary, assist dentists in the management of medical and dental emergencies

• Making sure medical and dental histories, as well as patient vital signs, are gathered and recorded

• Maintain dental equipment inventory and order dental supplies

Dental Assistant Requirements:

• Proven experience as a dental assistant

• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods

• Understanding of health and safety regulations

• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus

• Good computer skills

• Excellent communication and people skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Must be well-organized and reliable

• High school diploma

• Graduate of a dental assistant school is preferred

• Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)

• MUST HAVE DENTAL ASSISTING EXPERIENCE MINIMUM 3 YEAR