What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Gillihan Dental Office?
We are looking for a confident dental assistant to join our team. You should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations.
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
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
Salary: $16.00 to $20.00 /hour
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
- Surgery
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $20