Certified Dental Assistant

We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make our office more efficient and pleasant for patients. Dental assistant should be well-organized with great attention to detail, be able to follow instructions and respect office's regulations while performing basic dental tasks. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect excellent patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.

The days available for this position are:
Tue & Wed: 9am-5:30pm, 2 Sat/month 9am-2pm (except June-Aug)
Responsibilities
Welcome patients in the dental office
Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
Take xrays
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
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
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
X-Ray Licensed (preferred)
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Experience:
Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person