We are looking for a competent dental assistant with experience who will add value to our Small Private Cosmetic & TMJ Holistic Practice. You will join our current long term DA in assisting the doctor in treatment and lab duties. The ideal candidate should be professional, well-organized, with great attention to detail, while building relationships with patients through kindness, empathy, and good communication skills. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.
Responsibilities
- Welcome customers in the dental office as you walk them to the operatories.
- 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 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
- Maintain excellent detailed and accurate patient records
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 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 is preferred. At least 4 years experience in a general dental office is required.
- Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Medical Specialty:
Experience:
- Dental Assistants: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
