FT Dental Assistant

Our small, family oriented general dental practice is looking for a competent, energetic dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. A team player that is friendly to the patients, and can multitask is of the utmost importance. 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 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)
Hours are M-Th 9am-5pm; Spanish speaking is a PLUS! Assistant must know how to take xrays, make temporary crown/bridge, familiar with endodontic treatment, oral surgery, taking impressions, packing cord, and setting up/breaking down rooms. Must now how to use intraoral scanners. Pay is $21-25/hr depending on experience.

CDA/RDA License Required:
Yes
Duties:
Assisting chair-side
Taking records, impressions, or x-rays
Using computers to update electronic patient records
Assisting with lab tasks as needed
Assisting with front office tasks as needed
Dental Specialty:
Endodontics
Oral and Maxillofacial
Orthodontics
Pediatric Dentistry
Periodontics
Prosthodontics
Work Remotely
No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount
Paid time off
Experience:
Dental assisting: 5 years (Required)
Language:
English (Required)
Work Location: In person