What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Durand Dental?
Dental Assistant
Part-time:
4 days
We are a general dentist practice looking for a dental assistant with one or more years of experience. We may consider a newly graduated dental Assistant . The ideal candidate should be organized, self-motivated and have great communication skills.
Duties would be treatment room set-up and break-down, equipment and instrument sterilization, x-rays and assisting doctor chair-side, at times you may be asked to schedule patients, and other front desk duties. Computer knowledge is helpful, currently we use eagle soft dental. We work Monday through Thursday and offer competitive salary.
As a Dental Assistant with Durand Dental, you are a key contributor to making the dental practice run efficiently by being a standout colleague and working together for phenomenal patient outcomes.
As a member of our team, you enjoy competitive pay, flexibility and structure.
Office Hours (days/hours)
Monday’s 8:30am to 3pm, Tuesday’s 8am to 5pm, and Thursday’s 8 am to 3pm.
Wednesday’s 10:30 to 7:00 pm
Responsibilities
- Enthusiastically greet and prepare patients for dental care
- Be a resource to the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
- Set up and breakdown operatory post-treatment
- Capture quality x-ray images
- Manage infection control - prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment
- Help practice run smoothly by maintaining dental supplies and ensuring equipment operates effectively
- Provide patients with instructions for oral care following all dental treatment procedures
- Interact with patients to resolve issues with enthusiasm and kindness
Qualifications
- State certification/licensure as required to work as a Dental Assistant, active CPR and compliance with any other licensing or credentialing requirements
- One or more year of relevant experience in the dental industry preferred
- Strong communication skills, a "can do" attitude, flexibility and dependability
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $23