What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Time Dental Assistant position at Cherry Park Dental?
We are a Family and Cosmetic dental office in Troutdale, OR looking for a FT (4-4.5 day, 9am-5pm) x-ray certified Dental Assistant to ensure excellent customer service to our valued patients. Computer skill are essential. Dental assistant candidate should be well-organized with great attention to detail. If you are interested in joining our fun, energetic, and supportive dental team Please apply as soon as possible. Please text resume to 503-961-2244.
**INCENTIVE**
-Retirement
-Paid time off
-Paid Holiday
**DUTIES**
- 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.
*SKILLS**
- At least 6 months of dental assistant experience required
- 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 knowledge of dental software or willing to be trained
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
- High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
- EFDA recommended or we are willing to train.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 28 – 32 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Troutdale, OR 97060 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $28
