We are looking for a competent and responsible dental assistant who will lead the back office. You're primary responsibilities would be to
- Organize the workflow, ensures that inventories are stocked up, that cases are ready while ensuring excellent customer service.
- Maintain all equipment in working order; set up repairs; ensure that maintenance and care protocols are observed.
- Set up and maintain efficient and organized all clinical operation kits
In addition to the typical responsibilities of a dental assistant.
Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. They must be familiar with the digital workflow, and they 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
- 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
- Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person