We are an established, private dental office with a focus towards family and cosmetic care. The office has +30 years of experience serving the local community. We are looking for a competent dental assistant who is early in their career who is coachable, hungry to learn, and a team player. For this position we are hiring more for personality and soft skills than technical skills, but experience will be strongly considered.
Responsibilities
- Welcome customers in the dental office
- Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
- Select and set up instruments, equipment and materials as 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 and assist with payment procedures
Skills
- Proven experience as dental assistant
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulation
- Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
- Good computer skills
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
- High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school'
'Work Remotely No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Application Question(s):
- What attributes do you possess that would prompt us to hire you rather than other qualified applicants?
- Experience with Implant and cosmetic dentistry?
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CDA Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
