What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Northstar Dental Partners?
We are looking for you! If you have a friendly personality and are patient focused, please apply. This position is full-time Monday - Friday.
Responsibilities
- Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
- Select and set up instruments, equipment and materials needed
- Sterilize instruments according to regulations
- Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
- Skills
- Proven experience as dental assistant
- Able to pack cord and make temporary impressions
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Good computer skills
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Well-organized and reliable
- High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
- Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)
- Knowledge of Open Dental Software is a plus
- Office Bonus-Unlimited earning potential
- Specialty knowledge a plus
- Spanish speaking a plus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Dental Assisting: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Registered Dental Assistant (Preferred)
- X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20
