What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at southbridge dental llc?
We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. Reliability and compassionate patient care is a high priority.
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
- 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: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
- Dental Assistants: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Required)
- dental assisting license (Required)
Work Location: One location
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