We are a patient-centric family practice that is looking for a highly motivated, competent, dental assistant to join our team. Our patients are our top priority and we strive to provide excellent service.
As a team member, you should be well-organized with great attention to detail. We believe in providing a supportive and well balanced work environment with no nights/weekends. Mon-Thur 8:30AM-5:30PM.
We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.
Apply now to learn more about our opportunity!
Responsibilities
- Prepare customers 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 and post-operative care instructions
- Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
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
- Additional certification or training welcomed (e.g. EFDA)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Required)
- Registered Dental Assistant (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
