What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Hillcrest Dental Group?
We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the office more efficient and pleasant for patients. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Maintain accurate patient records
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 (Eaglesoft preferred)
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
- High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant program is preferred
- Radiology Certified, CPR certified
- Additional certification or training is an asset
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 36 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- License reimbursement
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Safety equipment provided
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Radiology Permit (Required)
Work Location: In person