What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Summit Dental?
Summit Dental is hiring full-time dental assistants at our Bozeman practice. Must be positive, flexible, detail oriented and communicate well. If you can multi-task, prefer to be busy, and want coworkers that feel like family, you will fit nicely in our office. Experience preferred but not necessary. Benefits provided, wages based upon experience and work ethic.
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)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 36 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Bozeman, MT 59718: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25