Dental Assistant

Our team at Ken Yasuhara, DDS is looking for an experienced, dependable, friendly dental assistant to ensure excellent customer service as we welcome patient's into the office.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Welcome patients into the dental office
• Prepare patients for treatment or checkups ensuring their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and materials 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 rooms clean and well-stocked
• Schedule appointments
• Maintain accurate patient records

Skills

• One year dental experience
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Team player
• 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 Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Safety equipment provided
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person