What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Jan P. Fugal DDS PLLC?
We are in need of a part time assistant (mainly Thursdays and Fridays) that will be able to be full time (Mon, Tue, Thur, and Fri) in September when our lead assistant is on maternity leave. This will be for approximately 10 weeks. After the return of our lead assistant, the position will return to part time. We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will contribute to the practice's efficiency and pleasant environment for the patients. We have a wonderful staff and great patients to work with. We help each other. We are not a production factory.
You will provide assistance where needed; sterilization, chairside, hygiene, or reception. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. Dr Fugal is happy to do a working interview with you and have you talk to his lead assistant about the office. 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
- 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 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 regulations
- Intraoral digital scanning
- Good computer skills
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
- High school diploma
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Currently, all patients are masked except when seated in the operatory. Everyone gets their temperature checked. An AC system with UV sanitizing light is in use.
Work Location: One location