Dental Assistant

We are an Endodontic specialist office looking for a motivated and caring individual who is looking to join an amazing team! Our team is made up of incredible individuals that care about one another and have fun providing an outstanding patient experience! We use the most advanced technologies and provide the highest level of patient care in a very friendly and comfortable environment. Our office space is designed to be very spacious and up-to-date so that both patients and staff feel at ease in our office. Transitioning from a general dentistry practice to an endodontic practice can be done relatively easily if you have a willingness and ability to learn and adapt. We will provide you extensive training specific to endodontic care. Looking for a change of pace? Why not check out our office!

Below is the generic stuff that everyone is looking for:

We are looking for a competent 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. 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
• Radiology Certificate
• Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Retirement plan
• Safety equipment provided

License/Certification:

• EFDA Certification (Preferred)
• X-Ray Certification (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)
• Dental Assisting Certificate (Required)

Work Location: In person