We are looking for an experienced, friendly, and team oriented Dental Assistant to join our close-knit team! Must be reliable, a self-starter, great team player, and able to multi-task. Looking for an assistant with experience with digital x-rays, nitrous oxide, endodontic therapy, periodontal surgery, same day crowns, ZOOM!, and Invisalign. Our practice takes pride in offering the newest technologies and we are looking for a team member who is excited to make patients feel at home and offer them an extraordinary dental experience. 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. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.
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
- Sterilize instruments according to regulations
- Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
- Undertake lab tasks as instructed
- Provide oral hygiene support and post-operative care instructions
- Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
- Schedule appointments
- Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Requirements
- Proven experience as dental assistant
- 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
- Experience in four handed dentistry preferred
- High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
- Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)
Unfortunately, we do not utilize EDDAs to place fillings or seat crowns. Mon-Friday. Please submit a cover letter and resume.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person