At Dakota Dental 4 Kids, we believe dentistry for kids is more than just check-ups, cleanings, & fillings. It's about making the trip to the dentist an educational, positive, & pleasant experience for the whole family! Dental assistants at DD4K work together with doctors & the team in an energetic, positive atmosphere. You will have the opportunity to assist in all areas of kid's dentistry, including hygiene, chair side restorative care, and in a surgical setting. We believe everyone on the team is a leader with an unlimited potential for growth!

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients in the dental office
• Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and materials 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)

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $3,120.00 - $3,813.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• No weekends

Work Location: In person