What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Faith Family Dental?
We are looking for a competent, energetic, team player dental assistant who will make the office more efficient and pleasant for patients. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.
Experience Required :
- General dentistry
- Implant surgery and restoration .
Responsibilities
- Welcome patients in the dental 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 with all procedures
- 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 procedures
Skills
- Proven experience as dental assistant
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulations (OSHA)
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations
- Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing, Temp Crown fabrication
- Positive and drama free attitude
- 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)
- Bilingual is preferred but NOT required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Uniform allowance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $20