Part -Time Dental Assistant (3 days/Week)

WORK DAYS: Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (8:45AM-5PM) Pediatric dental Office

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and parents in the dental office
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Schedule appointments on Open Dental software
• Maintain accurate patient records using Open Dental software

Skills

• CPR certified
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations/ OSHA
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing and sealants are a MUST
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• Graduated from a dental assistant school
• Additional certification or training is an asset but not required (e.g. EFDA)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 24 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Free parking
• On-the-job training
• Safety equipment provided

Medical Specialty:

• Pediatrics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Proficient at placing sealants ? (Answer Yes or No )
• Applicant is willing to submit to a background check? ( Answer Yes or No )
• Applicant understands that this is part-time position (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8:45AM- 5PM ) with a pay range of $15- $17? ( Answer Yes or No)
• Proficient in the use of Open Dental Software ? ( Answer Yes or No)

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified DA or EFDA Certificate (Required)
• X-Ray Certification (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $17