Dental Assistant

Looking for talented dental assistant to join our team. Pay DOE. Must be very confident, friendly and well versed in all aspects of dentistry. Responsibilities will include taking x rays, charting, assisting hygienists, and operatory turn-over. Must work well with a team, have great patient rapport, be a great communicator, and quick learner. Experience with Eaglesoft software is a plus. 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 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
• Bilingual (Spanish)
• 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
• requiredUnderstanding of health & safety regulations

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off

CDA/RDA License Required:

• No

Clinical Setting:

• General Dentistry

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• dental assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person