What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Hamouri Cosmetic & Family Dentistry?
Hamouri Cosmetic and Family Dentistry is looking for a dental assistant to join our energetic team, as our long-standing lead assistant is moving on to a new chapter of her life. We are a fast-growing private practice that offers a pleasant work environment, competitive pay, excellent benefits and growth opportunities. Dr. Hamouri and her dedicated team strive to provide compassionate, innovative dental care at its highest level.
Our ideal candidate will have excellent patient care skills, should enjoy working in a fast-pace environment, be a team player and demonstrate great organizational skills.
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Responsibilities
- Welcome patients to the dental office
- Prepare patients for treatments/checkups and ensure their comfort
- Take x-rays
- Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
- Sterilize instruments according to regulations
- 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 documentation and charts on each patient
Skills
- Proven experience as dental assistant
- Outstanding communication and people skills
- Attention to detail
- Positive and upbeat attitude
- Believe in working as a team
- Excellent knowledge of clinical aspects of general dentistry, confidence discussing dental issues and treatment options with patients
- X-ray certification preferred.
- Dentrix Knowledge preferred. Training is available.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- No weekends
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Dental assisting certification (Required)
- X-Ray Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $21