What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at SUNLAND DENTAL?
We're looking for a competent dental assistant to join our team at our dental office.
Work Hours: Tuesday - Saturday (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.) Wednesday only (10 a.m. - 8 p.m.)
Qualifications:
- Experience: minimum of 3 year as a dental assistant
- Language Skills: English and Spanish
Responsibilities:
- Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
- Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
- Sterilize instruments according to regulations
- Undertake lab tasks as instructed
- Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
- Schedule f/u appointments
- Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Skills:
- 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
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
Schedule:
- Every weekend
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 3 years (Preferred)
Language:
- Spanish (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Santa Teresa, NM 88008: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15