Dental Assistant

We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. Provide excellent customer service and assist with administrative and basic dental tasks. Our team provides exceptional direct or indirect patient care and performs 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
• 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
• Ability to follow instructions and follow all standard of practice.
• High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
• Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Dental Assisting: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Registered Dental Assistant (Preferred)
• X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $20