What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Dental-Doctors of Lynchburg?
We are looking for a 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 of the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.
Responsibilities
- Welcome customers to the dental office as patient coordinator
- Maintain accurate patient charting and assist with payment procedures
- 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
Skills
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Well-organized and reliable
- High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Good computer skills
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
- Attention to detail
- Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA) and may come with bonus pay.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20