What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Capital Kids Dentistry?
Overview:
We are looking for a bright, cheery dental assistant to join our modern pediatric dental practice. We want a team player to join our fast-paced work environment. We need a competent dental assistant who will help make the office more efficient and pleasant for patients. We offer full benefits for full time employees.
**If you have just completed your dental assisting course and not yet applied for a license please apply for this job and we will pay for your license.
Expected hours: 32 – 36.5 per week
Responsibilities:
Are you a skilled Dental Assistant looking for a fulfilling career in a fun, energetic, and patient-focused environment? Our pediatric dental practice in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC, is growing, and we are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Dental Assistant to join our team full-time.
We are looking for a bright, cheery dental assistant to join our modern pediatric dental practice. We want a team player to join our fast-paced work environment. We need a competent dental assistant who will help make the office more efficient and pleasant for patients. We offer full benefits for full time employees.
**If you have just completed your dental assisting course and not yet applied for a license please apply for this job and we will pay for your license.
Expected hours: 32 – 36.5 per week
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
Requirements:
- 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
- Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)
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