What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Mendota Dental Center?
Join our friendly, unrushed, stress free family practice!! We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent patient service and professional dental care. Some administrative / clerical duties required. Dental assistants 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. Office hours are usually, Mondays and Fridays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (extra hours are possible) and Wednesdays from 9-5 . Our office offers a great friendly patient base and a stress free work environment!!! Competitive starting salary and extra benefits ( paid time off, flexible schedule, uniforms, PPE, Free parking, nice work atmosphere, camaraderie among staff, regular salary evaluations, etc.)!!
Contact us at mendotadentalcenter@gmail.com or at 815-539-3000.
We look forward to hear from you.
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
- some clerical tasks required
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
- 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)
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring program
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Safety equipment provided
- Uniform allowance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- No weekends
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Dental Assisting: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Registered Dental Assistant (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20