Dental Assistant

Rapoza Family Dentistry • Part-time • Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, United States • $22 - $25 / hour • 2d ago

We are looking for a reliable and competent dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent care for each patient. 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.
The position is forMonday, Tuesdays and Wednesdays hours from 10:30am-6:00pm

Responsibilities

Welcome patients in the dental office
Prepare treatment rooms for various procedures according to doctors schedule
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 and post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
Schedule appointments Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Skills

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
High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
X-ray Certification

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

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