What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Worthington Pediatric Dentistry?
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Worthington Pediatric Dentists, Inc is a privately owned, well established pediatric, general, and orthodontics practice in north Columbus. Our mission is to provide premier dental care where everyone is treated like family; with kindness, tenderness, and compassion.
We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent patient care and assist with administrative and basic dental tasks. 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 patient care while presenting kindness, tenderness, and compassion at all times with patients, guardians, and co-workers.
Responsibilities
- Treat all patients with kindness, tenderness, and compassion
- Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
- Welcome patients and families in the dental office
- Prepare patients 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
Skills
- Proven experience as dental assistant
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Ability to work well with pediatric patients of all ages
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Good computer skills
- Excellent communication and people skills
- High level of comfort in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
- High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
- Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
- Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $18