Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

We are looking for a dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.

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
Obtain consents for all procedures
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
Ability to make temporaries
Assist with surgical procedures including endodontics, implants and perio surgery
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: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Happy hour
On-the-job training
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Profit sharing
Referral program
Retirement plan
Application Question(s):
Experience making Crown Temporaries ?

Experience:
Dental assisting: 3 years (Preferred)
Language:
English (Preferred)
License/Certification:
EFDA Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person