We are looking for a dental assistant with an enthusiastic personality!
Must be out-going, caring and personable. Have excellent bed side manners and customer service. One who is efficient and diligent in their work. Pleasant/friendly around patients. A team orientated person. You’ll ensure excellent patient service. Should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office rules/regulations. Must be able to make office procedures flow as smooth as possible.
Responsibilities
- Welcome patients in the dental office
- Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
- 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
- X-Ray certified
- 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)'
Part-time and full-time schedules will be discussed.
Pay is dependent on level of skill/knowledge.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 32 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Schedule:
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person