What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant - 26 hours a week and receive benefits! position at Niko Niko Family Dentistry?
About us
Niko Niko Family Dentistry
We are a small family office with 4 dental chairs. We typically run 1 doctor and 2 Hygienists daily. We are looking for a full-time, chairside assistant who will work alongside a floater to assist the doctor.
Hours are Monday and Wednesday 7:30-5:30 and Thursday 7:30-4:30 and alternating Saturdays. We take an hour for lunch from 12-1.
We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dental office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. 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.
Responsibilities
- Welcome patients in the dental office
- Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
- Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
- Clean and prepare operatory rooms.
- Sterilize instruments according to regulations
- Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
- Take patient radiographs
- Undertake lab tasks as instructed
- Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
- Schedule appointments and answer phone call as needed
- Maintain accurate patient records on the computer software
- Assist with taking payment from patients.
Skills
- No experience needed, but it is a plus (can negotiate pay based on years of experience.)
- Understanding and certification of health & safety regulations (OSHA, HIPAA, etc)
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
- High school diploma
- Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA, BLS)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 26 – 34 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $24
