What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Dr. Brian E Yamamoto?
We are looking for an experienced dental assistant. We are willing to train the right person who is motivated and willing to learn.
You’ll ensure excellent customer service and help to communicate with our patients. You should be well-organized with great attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Welcome patients in the office
- Prepare patients 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 operatories clean and well-stocked
- Schedule appointments
- Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Skills
- Proven experience in dentistry
- We will train and provide materials for self study if you have no experience.
- Knowledge of 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
- Well-organized and reliable
- High school diploma; graduating from an assistant school is preferred
- Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. BLS, AED)
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $17.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 4x10
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- Overtime
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $30