What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Rapid City Smiles: Implant & Family Dentistry?
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We are looking for an experienced and competent dental assistant who will continue to make our office more efficient and pleasant for patients.
You’ll ensure excellent customer service and basic dental tasks. We're looking for someone who is well-organized with great attention to detail and be able to quickly learn and perform dental patient management software and procedures. 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.
***Only applicants with dental assisting experience will be considered for this position***
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
- Schedule appointments
- Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
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
- 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)
- BLS certification
- Certified in dental radiography
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Rapid City, SD (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Rapid City, SD: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $30