What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Justin C Flood DMD?
A friendly family dental practice is looking for a competent and nice dental assistant who will help make the office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and work happily in a team environment. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. 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 oral hygiene and 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
- 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 (e.g. EFDA)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 per week
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Free parking
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Skippack, PA 19474: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $30