We are seeking a competent and reliable dental assistant to join our team.
We value a reliable and friendly team player with positive attitude who works harmoniously with the whole team to assure a high level of professional excellence for patient care.
A successful candidate is someone who is well-organized with great attention to detail, a fast learner, communicates well with the team and patients, follows instructions, and respects our office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.
Responsibilities are as below, but not limited to:
- Welcome and check-in customers in the dental office
- Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
- Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
- Sterilize instruments according to regulations
- Assist the dentists during exams and treatments
- Undertake lab tasks as instructed
- Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Keep the office clean and well-stocked
- Schedule appointments
- Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Skills
- Proven experience as dental assistant with excellent work ethics
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Take good diagnostic quality radiographs and intraoral images
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail to maintain accurate records and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment while also being self-motivated. Sufficient in Open Dental software
- Good computer skills
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
Working Days: 3 days (T, W, Th) / week
Compensation is determined based on the applicant's competence, performance, and experience.
Join our team and contribute to creating positive dental experiences for our patients!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Paid sick time
Work Location: In person
