Dental Assistant

Position Overview:

We're in search of a proficient and dedicated Dental Assistant to become part of our team. The role involves offering extensive assistance to our dental practice and aiding the dentist during patient procedures. The perfect fit for this role will demonstrate excellent communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a genuine dedication to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients in the dental office
• Prepare patients 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

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
• Graduated from dental assistant school
• Additional certification or training is an asset

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $21.51 - $25.90 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• EFDA Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Lutz, FL (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lutz, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $26