Dental Assistant

Job description

We are looking for a self- motivated, friendly dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service 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.

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)

Responsibilities:
- Assist the dentist during dental procedures
- Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment
- Take and develop dental x-rays
- Provide patient education on oral hygiene and post-operative care
- Perform patient assessments, including taking vital signs and medical history
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records using Dentrix software
- Assist with dental lab tasks, such as pouring models and fabricating temporary crowns
- Schedule patient appointments and manage the dental office calendar
- Provide chairside assistance to the dentist during procedures
- Follow HIPAA guidelines to ensure patient privacy and confidentiality

Skills:
- Proficient in Dentrix software for managing patient records and scheduling appointments
- Strong knowledge of dental anatomy and terminology
- Familiarity with medical coding for insurance billing purposes
- Experience working with pediatric patients is a plus
- Knowledge of CAD/CAM technology for digital impressions and crown fabrication is preferred
- Ability to perform dental receptionist duties, such as answering phone calls and greeting patients
- Understanding of HIPAA regulations for maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality
- Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with patients and dental team members
- Attention to detail for accurate medical documentation and record keeping

Pay: $18.50 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person