We are a private General dentistry office providing a high level of care to our patients. We usually have one doctor and one hygienist scheduled at a time. We do not schedule more than one column of restorative on any given day. We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make our dental 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. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental 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. We enjoy a sense of camaraderie amongst the staff, and it is important for us to maintain that friendly and cooperative attitude.
Responsibilities
- Welcome patients in the dental office
- Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
- Select and set up instruments, equipment and material 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
- Order supplies and maintain inventory
- Schedule appointments
- Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures as needed.
Skills
- Proven experience as dental assistant
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Perform regulated non-surgical tasks like fabricating temporary crowns, taking impressions, taking dental radiographs, coronal polishing i
- Good computer skills
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
- High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
- Additional certification or training is an asset
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
