Responsibilities

• Welcome clients into the dental office space
• Prepare clients 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

Skills

• Proven experience as dental assistant in FMR / Surgery
• 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)

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
• Surgical Experience (Required)
• CEREC: 1 year (Required)
• Photography: 1 year (Preferred)
• CT scan: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Required)

Work Location: Multiple Locations

Benefits

401(k)
Insurance Options
Paid time off
Professional development assistance