Family Dental Health·Isle of Palms, South Carolina
The Dental Assistant will perform clinical procedures to maintain patient flow and assist doctors with all dental treatments. Responsibilities include managing patient charts, documenting health histories, and maintaining clinical supply inventory.
Come join the family!
Family Dental Health of Isle of Palms is seeking an outgoing, team-oriented Dental Assistant!
ABOUT FAMILY DENTAL HEALTH We are a dental group privately owned by a single dentist...and we are GROWING!
With services in general as well as specialty areas, we are able to provide exceptional, comprehensive dental care for the busy on-the-go family.
Our number-one goal is to make every patient feel like part of our Family Dental Health family.
Our mission is clear.
Our name says it all: Family - To create lasting relationships with our patients, our teams, and our communities Dental - To provide excellent dental care, one patient at a time Health - To improve the overall health of our community We are proud to offer our employees large office perks with a small office feel!
We offer: Competitive pay Bonus opportunities for meeting practice goals 6 weeks of paid time off Employee dental benefits Health, vision, life insurance, disability insurance 401k Uniforms provided Company-sponsored events Learn more at www.fdhonline.com
Perform efficient and accurate procedures to help maintain doctor's schedule and patient flow Assist the doctors with all dental procedures Partner with the team to create an exceptional experience for each patient Review patient chart prior to doctor arrival and log appropriate patient data during exam and treatment as well as transcribe doctor notes in patient chart Verify patient health history and document appropriately in patient's chart Discussing diagnosed treatment with the patient Maintain sufficient inventory by ordering clinical supplies Ensure the practice maintains sufficient inventory by ordering clinical supplies Promote and market the company's services and doctors to patients as well as educate patients Address patient's questions and/or concerns
Graduation from an accredited dental assisting program with current CDA certification; or a combination of education and on-the-job training to demonstrate basic chairside dental assisting skills: Receiving and preparing patients for dental treatment Assisting chairside Taking x-rays Making temporary crowns and pouring/trimming impressions Make custom bleaching trays Current x-ray, CPR, and nitrous certifications (or the ability to obtain upon hire) Demonstrated ability to work in a professional environment with direct patient contact. This includes demonstrating an outgoing and friendly demeanor, greeting patients with a smile as welcomed guests to the practice. Basic knowledge of dentistry and ability to educate patients regarding their dental health Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced team environment. This includes learning quickly and accepting constructive feedback. Self-motivated and driven for team success.
1 or more years expanded dental assisting experience, preferably in general dentistry Denticon experience (or the ability to learn)
Candidates must have graduated from an accredited dental assisting program with CDA certification or equivalent on-the-job training. Current certifications in X-ray, CPR, and nitrous are required or must be obtainable upon hire.
Market context
Dental assistants are commonly needed in South Carolina dental practices, especially in general offices that rely on candidates with radiology credentials, digital charting skills, and hands-on chairside experience. This role is competitive because employers often prefer applicants who can work confidently with Denticon and support cosmetic or surgical procedures. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification details and software experience before applying.
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