What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Dental Office?
We are looking for a competent dental assistant to work with our amazing team. As a dental assistant, you’ll ensure excellent customer service and excel in providing direct or indirect patient care to ensure procedures and day-to-day operations run as smoothly as possible. We are searching for a team player that is highly organized with great attention to detail, and able to function at a high level in a busy practice.
Dental Assistant Duties & Responsibilities
- Welcome patients and seat them for treatment
- Prepare patients for treatments, ensuring their comfort
- Select and set up instruments, equipment, and materials needed for the procedure
- Sterilize instruments according to OSHA regulations
- Assist the doctor through 4-handed dentistry
- Undertake lab tasks as instructed
- Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Keep the operatories clean and well-stocked
- Schedule appointments
- Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Dental Assistant Requirements
- Experience as a dental assistant is a plus but not required
- 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
- Competent 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)
Salary : $18 - $25
