Dental Assistant
We are looking for an experienced 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. Experience with Dentrix is a plus!
Responsibilities:
- Welcome customers to 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.
- Keep track of supplies and place order when needed.
Skills:
- Proven experience as a dental assistant.
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods.
- Understanding of health & safety regulations.
- The 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.
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