Dental Hygiene Assistant

We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. We are a pediatric dental office, so efficient use of time is key; kids have short attention spans. 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. Our current schedule for patient care is Monday-Thursday 8-3 PM. Assistants are expected to arrive at 7:45 AM for preparation and team meetings. Assistants are also expected to stay to help turn over the office at the end of the day.

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
• Schedule appointments
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
• We try to cross-train all employees, so coronal polishing and x-rays are also performed by certified dental assistants

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
• Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 30 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)
• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
• Coronal Polish Certificate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person