What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Antelope Creek Family Dentistry?
Our practice is growing by leaps and bounds and we are excited to grow our team!
We are looking for a dental assistant who embodies relentless excellence, genuine compassion, empowerment and a growth mindset. You’ll ensure excellent patient 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 perform office procedures as smooth as possible. No dental experience? We will provide on the job training!
Responsibilities (with training)
- Welcome patients in the dental office
- Prepare patients for treatments and exams
- Ensuring patient comfort
- Set up instruments, equipment and material needed
- Sterilize instruments according to regulations
- Undertake lab tasks as instructed
- Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Keep the dental practice clean and well-stocked
- Schedule appointments
- Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
- Assist providers as needed
Skills
- Be willing to train on the job
- Having a growth mindset
- Good computer skills
- A commitment to relentless excellence
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Genuine compassion toward others
- Attention to detail
- Empowered expertise
- Well-organized and reliable
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Application Question(s):
- Do you have previous dental experience (not required)?
- Do you consider yourself well organized?
- Do you consider yourself detail oriented?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $18