Dental Assistant/Patient Coordinator
We are a fee for service modern family dental practice in search of a new motivated team-member. You may be the perfect fit if you have at least 2 years of dental assisting experience, enjoy working with a group of passionate people committed to making a difference, have exceptional communication and personal skills and are striving for growth and continual improvement.
Our office is committed to three patient care days and two administrative days Mon-Fri with no weekends. This is a full-time position.
We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will ensure that the office is efficient and pleasant for patients. You will 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. We offer a great office culture and work schedule. If you take pride in your work, are self-motivated, and have attention to detail please apply.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort first.
- Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed for appropriate procedure.
- Sterilize instruments according to regulations and safety.
- Assist 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 as needed.
Skills
- Proven experience as dental assistant
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Excellent 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
Salary: $15.00 - $23.00 per hour
Schedule:
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 2 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $23.00 per hour
Schedule:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Dental office: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person