Dental Assistant

We are looking for a competent dental assistant committed to patient care. We have promoted two staff members recently creating an opportunity for a new team member. Fridays we are only open until noon, Monday-Thursday 7:30am-4:30pm.

Dental assistants experiance preferred, not required. Skills used daily include but are not limited to: compassionate, organized, attention to detail, communication skills (written & verbal), TEAM oriented, enjoy learning new things.

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 preferred
• Supra Gingival Scaling certificate is a plus!!
• 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, CPR)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $17