Dental Assistant

We are looking for a competent dental assistant on a full time basis 4 to 4.5 days per week who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. This is a full-time position. 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. Surgical experience would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers in the dental office
• Prepare patients for their treatments & 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 operatories 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
• 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 a certified dental assisting program is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• This is a full time position with hours of approximately 8-5 four to five days per week. Are you able to work these hours?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Dental Assisting: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• dental assisting certificate. (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $25