Dental Assistant

We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the office more efficient and pleasant for patients. We are a fun pediatric dental office and our goal is for every child to have a positive dental experience. Efficient use of time is key; kids have short attention spans. 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. 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. Our current schedule for patient care is Monday & Tuesday 8-3 PM Wednesday & Thursday 8-5 PM. Assistants are expected to arrive at 7:40 AM for preparation and team meetings. Assistants are also expected to stay to help turn over the office at the end of the day. Our office is a privately owned practice and we would love to find someone who is looking for a long term position where they will feel valued and supported.

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
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
• We try to cross-train all employees, so coronal polishing and x-rays are also performed by certified dental assistants

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)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person