We are looking for a competent dental assistant to work with our amazing team. As a dental assistant, you’ll ensure excellent customer service and excel in providing direct or indirect patient care to ensure procedures and day-to-day operations run as smoothly as possible. We are searching for a team player that is highly organized with great attention to detail, and able to function at a high level in a busy practice.  

Dental Assistant Duties & Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and seat them for treatment
• Prepare patients for treatments, ensuring their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment, and materials needed for the procedure
• Sterilize instruments according to OSHA regulations
• Assist the doctor through 4-handed dentistry
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the operatories clean and well-stocked
• Schedule appointments
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Dental Assistant Requirements

• Experience as a dental assistant is a plus but not required 
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• The ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
• Competent 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)