Dental Assistant 

 Summary

Come and join our dental family! 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 customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. In addition, we want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and making office procedures as smooth as possible. 

 Dental Assistant Duties & Responsibilities

• Welcome patients to the dental office at check-in and escort them to the front desk at check out. 
• Take dental X-rays. Including Pano and CBCT
• Prepare patients for treatment, while ensuring their comfort.
• Select and set up instruments, equipment, and material for all dental procedures
• Sterilize instruments according to OSHA regulations
• Assist the dentist - 4-handed dentistry
• In-Office Lab duties.
• Provide oral hygiene instruction and post-operative care instruction.
• Operatory Restocking.
• Schedule patient appointments.
• Enter existing conditions and treatment recommendations in Dentrix

 Dental Assistant Requirements

• Proven experience as a dental assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of all health & safety regulations
• A Coronal Polishing license is a plus 
• Intermediate to advance skill with Dental Practice Management Software (Dentrix)
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Positive attitude
• Team Player
• Time Conscious
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• High school diploma (dental assisting school is preferred)
• Additional certification or training is an asset