What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Maintain Your Smile Dental?
We are looking for a competent and experienced dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. Excellent customer service and a positive attitude are a MUST HAVE!
Dental assistant 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 customers in the dental office
- 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
- Maintain accurate patient records
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
- Positive attitude and personality
- Able to multi-task efficiently while having fun at work
- Good computer skills
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
- High school diploma
Benefit Conditions:
- Waiting period may apply
CDA/RDA License Required:
- No
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
- Personal protective equipment provided or required
- Temperature screenings
- Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
Clinical Setting:
- General Dentistry
Typical end time:
- 5PM
Typical start time:
- 7AM
Work Remotely
- No
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Dental Assisting: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $27