What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Dr. James P. Fitzgerald DMD?
We are a family practice with a single doctor. Looking for a reliable dental assistant to join our family. The right candidate would be good at multi-tasking and has a wonderful bed side manner toward our patient population. Good communication is key to any great team player. Our hours are currently Monday 8-5, Tuesday 8-5, and Thursday 8-5. There is a possibility to pick up more hours as we become busy with patient cases but not mandatory. If your an enthusiastic, reliable, and hard worker we want to meet you!
Responsibilities:
- Assist the dentist during dental procedures
- Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments
- Take dental x-rays
- Perform dental charting and record medical documentation
- Provide patient education on oral hygiene and post-operative care
- Assist with dental lab tasks, including preparing models
Qualifications:
- Dental Assistant Certification or relevant experience
- Knowledge of Softdent a plus but can be trained
- Experience working in a dental practice for a minimum of 1 year but willing to train right candidate
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients of all ages
- Proficiency in using computers
-Must have ICE certification
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: Up to $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 28 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- ICE CERTIFICATION (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25