About us
We are looking for an enthusiastic dental assistant to join our amazing team. We are looking for an individual who works well with others and is excited to be part of a great team. We need an individual who will help make the dentist office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. The Dental assistant should be well-organized, professional and is detail oriented. They should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office protocols. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures go as smooth as possible for the doctors and the patients.
Dental Assistant Responsibilities:
- Welcome patients in 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
- Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
- Undertake lab tasks as instructed
- Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
- Schedule appointments
- Maintain accurate patient records
Dental Assistant Skills:
- Proven experience as dental assistant
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks
- Good computer skills
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Pays attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
- High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
- Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA
- Professional yet personable
- Able to multi-task
- Works well in a team environment
- HIPAA and OSHA Compliant
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person