Dental Assistant

About the Role
Family dental practice looking for an exceptional, friendly, team oriented Dental Assistant. Our dental assistants perform a wide variety of tasks in the office for patient care, as well as some administrative, and laboratory duties. They are responsible for preparing the treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, and assisting during procedures. The ideal assistant is outgoing and friendly and makes the patient as comfortable as possible in the dental chair. He or she prepares patients for treatment, gathers their dental records, and instructs patients on postoperative and general oral health care. They prepare materials for impressions and restorations, patient charting, and take dental x-rays. He or she also helps with office duties that support the entire team, including ordering and organization of clinical supplies, keeping clinical areas and lab areas clean and organized, and scheduling follow up appointments.

The ideal candidate has two years of experience. Candidates must have a pleasant and courteous personality, strong computer skills, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

Certified to take dental x-rays

Two years of experience preferred

Dependable and professional

Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality

Communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with patients, staff, vendors, and others

Strong computer skills

Job Type: Part-time

What You'll Do
• Instrument sterilization and preparation for a variety of dental procedures.
• Cleaning and disinfection of operatories after each appointment and setting up for the next patient in a timely manner.
• Help and assist dentist during procedures: suctioning, handling and preparation of materials and instruments, taking digital dental x-rays, taking impressions, pouring models.
• Intraoral scanning (training provided).
• Help manage and gather appointment notes and patient medical/dental records.
• Help make patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment.