We are in need of a full-time dental assistant with great people skills to join our long-established dental office. Our office team prides itself on excellent customer service for patients of all ages. Experience in general dentistry or any specialty of dentistry will be helpful.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients in the dental office
• Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
• Take needed intra-oral radiographs (radiology certification required)
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions for patients
• Keep the treatment and sterilization rooms clean and well-stocked
• Schedule appointments and assist front desk as needed.
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
• Present treatment plans to patients

Skills

• Experience as dental assistant but office willing to train
• 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
• Radiograph certification