Dental Assistant

JOB TITLE: Dental Assistant

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Practice Manager

Job Overview

We are looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team! We are an energetic dental office with a passion for excellent customer service and patient care. We are looking for someone with outstanding DA skills who is proactive, organized, and brings a friendly and positive attitude to our team. Our practice is committed to our patient?s dental health! If you are looking for a team-oriented environment, please send us your resume.

Key Responsibilities:

Welcome patients to the dental office.

Prepare patients 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.

Requirements (Education, Certifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

Minimum of High School diploma or equivalent.

Current Dental Assistant certification if required by state of employment.

Working knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, and terminology.

Current radiography certification if required by state of employment.

Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR- BLS).

Understanding of health & safety regulations.

Strong teamwork and people skills.

Strong verbal and written communication.

Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Preferred

1+ years of experience in a dental setting.

Current certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Analgesia preferred if required by state, or ability to become certified.

Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment.

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

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vison, Life insurance, Short & Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off and Holidays

401K

Strong culture of patient care and experience

Patient room cleaning • Nitrous Oxide Certification • Patient comfort • Record keeping • CPR Certification • Customer communication • Dental office • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Surgical instrument organization • Pre-examination patient preparation • Dental receptionist • Safety regulations • BLS Certification • Paid holidays • Greeting customers • Full-time • Disability insurance • Greeting dental patients • Assisting medical staff • Health insurance • Medical scheduling • High school diploma or GED • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Dental terminology • Paid time off • Perioperative Care • Health record tracking • Organizational skills • Dental equipment • Four handed dentistry • Stocking • 1 year • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • EFDA Certification • Managing patient records • Radiology • Communication skills • Life insurance • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling