<p>Dental Assistant Full-Time - HAPPY SMILES (HORNLAKE)</p> <p>Competitive Hourly Rate Plus Monthly Bonus Potential of up to $500</p> <ul> <li>Are you a certified or registered Dental Assistant or currently enrolled in a Dental Assisting program? </li><li>Are you hardworking, dependable, coachable, and CAREER-MINDED? </li></ul> <p>We have the job for you! HAPPY SMILES is offering a full-time opportunity as a Dental Assistant at our HORNLAKE office. We are an upbeat team looking for an individual who has a passion for helping others and wants to make a positive difference in their community.</p> <p>CERTIFICATIONS: CDA or RDA required, X-ray certification preferred</p> <p>EXPERIENCE: Must have Dental Assistant certification</p> <p>JOB TYPE: Full-time</p> <p>SCHEDULE: MONDAY-FRIDAY</p> <p>PAY: BASED ON EXPERIENCE</p> <p>BONUS PAY: up to $500 additional per month</p> <p>BENEFITS: Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, etc) Benefits, 401k, Paid Holidays, and Paid Time Off available for all eligible employees!</p> <p>Benefits That Support You Personally and Professionally</p> <p>At Happy Smiles (Hornlake), we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and future. Our offerings include:</p> <ul> <li>Health Coverage Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. </li><li>Supplemental Benefits Voluntary life insurance, short- and long-term disability, legal assistance, identity theft protection, critical illness, hospitalization, and cancer insurance. </li><li>Wellness Program Incentive-based wellness initiatives to support your physical and mental health, plus access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). </li><li>Financial Security 401(k) retirement plan with company match to help you plan for the future. </li><li>Paid Time Off Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with paid time off, eight (8) paid holidays annually, and dedicated wellness days. </li></ul> <p>SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Work chair-side with dentists, perform patient care, and general laboratory duties </li><li>Take and process dental radiographs (x-rays) </li><li>Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment </li><li>Take impressions of the patient's teeth (models), extractions, composite fillings, etc... </li><li>Teach patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing, and nutritional counseling) </li><li>Ask about the patient's medical history and take blood pressure and pulse </li><li>Help patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment </li><li>Provide patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures </li></ul> <p>Join our team and help drive our mission that all children, regardless of family income, deserve access to high-quality dental care, in a kid-friendly and fun environment!</p>