What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Gulfside Periodontics?
We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make our already thriving Periodontal/Dental implant office efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and periodontal dental tasks. Dental assistant candidate 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. We are looking for a long term excellent employee join our team.
Responsibilities
- Welcome patients in the dental office
- Prepare patients for treatment 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 post-operative care instructions
- Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
- Maintain accurate patient records.
- Help treatment coordinator and Hygienist with lab records.
Skills
- Proven experience as dental assistant
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Good computer skills
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
Benefits
- Highly competitive salary
- 401K and 3 weeks paid vacation after 1 year
Work Days
- Tuesday-Friday 8am-4pm. Three patient days and one administrative day.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person