Dental Assistant and Front Office

We are looking for a competent dental assistant with front office experience 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
• Take quality x-rays and intraoral photographs
• Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• 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

• 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 with experience in Eagle soft software.
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• A current CPR certification
• An active X-Ray license
• Able to check and verify patient eligibility.
• Willing to teach and train

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person