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.
Why Choose Us:
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- A supportive team environment that feels like family
- The chance to make a real difference in patients' lives
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)
How to Apply: If you're ready to bring your enthusiasm and skills to our team, we'd love to hear from you! Join us in providing outstanding dental care and creating positive experiences for our valued patients!