Dental Assistant

Responsibilities:

- Greet patients as they arrive at the dental office

- Prepare patients for treatments or check-ups, ensuring their comfort

- Select and set up necessary instruments, equipment, and materials

- Sterilize instruments in accordance with regulations

- Assist the dentist using four-handed dentistry techniques

- Perform lab tasks as directed

- Provide instructions for oral hygiene and post-operative care

- Keep operatories clean and well-stocked

- Schedule patient appointments

- Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment processing

Skills:

- Proven experience as a dental assistant

- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization procedures

- Familiarity with Open Dental software is a plus

- Understanding of health and safety regulations

- Ability to take alginate impressions and prepare stone models

- Competence in performing regulated non-surgical tasks, such as coronal polishing

- Proficient computer skills

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

- Attention to detail

- Organized and dependable

- High school diploma; dental assistant certification preferred

Job Type: Full-time  

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour  

Expected Hours: 36 hours per week  

Benefits:

- Employee discount

- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

- Weekends as needed

Experience:

- 2 years of dental assisting experience (required)

License/Certification:

- Registered Dental Assistant (required)

Work Location: In-person