What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant, Full Time position at Everett Dental?
We are looking for someone to join our awesome team in Everett to help out in our back office with sterilization and dental assisting. This can be a full time position (Monday-Thursday) for the right candidate Or start as part time (minimum of 3 days) and transition to full time in the near future !
We are looking for someone with excellent attendance, a positive attitude, and a great work ethic. Must be passionate about dentistry and be able to provide excellent patient care. We are a small privately owned office with great loyal patients and a great staff that’s been there for years. As we are growing looking for the right fit to join our team. New grads encouraged to apply.
Compensation is based off experience and will include benefits such as PTO/sick pay and dental benefits . Please email resumes! New grads encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Welcome customers in the dental office
- 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
- Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Skills
- Proven experience as dental assistant
- Knowledge of dental 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
- 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)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $32.00 per hour
Schedule:
- No nights
- No weekends
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $32