Dental Assistant/Floater

Family practice is looking for a competent second dental assistant who will make the office more efficient and pleasant for patients and fellow team members. Ideal dental assistant will 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. Pay is in-line with experience and skill set.

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 and hygienist through 4-handed dentistry
• Break down, sterilize, and reset dental and hygiene operatories
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the hygiene/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
• Ability to take dental radiographs, and ability to take or learn CBCT
• Digital scanning experience a plus
• Must work well on a team
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Excellent 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: Part-time, Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person