At Farzin R Farhan DDS Inc, we’re here to ensure that each patient receives the best possible experience, and we feel that a welcoming team of dental assistants is integral. If you join us in our mission to give each patient a bigger and better smile, you’ll be handling a full array of basic assistant’s tasks such as patient checkups, appointment scheduling and intake questionnaires for new clients, and handing off dentists’ tools during procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Greet new clients and complete standard questionnaires to learn when they were last seen and what type of care they’re here for
• Lead patients back to their respective examination rooms and update them on what’s happening next
• Wait at the ready to run small errands for our dentists, such as obtaining patient records or relaying special requests to other staff members
• Inform and prepare clients for x-rays
• Assist in creating dental impressions
• Clean patient's teeth and sterilize equipment before and after patient visits
• Tidy up in between clients and after visits
• Assist in dental casts and preparations
• Administer anesthetics and place dental dams before procedures begin
• Pass dentists’ tools as needed, mix cements and other materials during procedures
• Manage all cleanliness and housekeeping tasks in assigned examination areas
• Ensure compliance with clinical standards
• Guide and train less experienced dental assistants, gladly offering answers and help
• Prepare, update, and discharge paperwork concerning dental visits and/or referrals
• Adapt to mishaps calmly and collaborate efficiently with dentists to smooth things over without distressing pediatric patients

Qualifications:

1 year of experience with dental assistance (Required) Basic understanding of dental medicine with an eagerness to learn more

• Organization, prioritization, and multitasking skills
• Ability to listen well and quickly fulfill requests mid-procedure
• Good judgment and critical thinking skills
• Excellent customer service abilities and a cheerful, friendly demeanor/bedside manner
• Entry-level administrative skills so that you can manage patient records
• Strong ability to communicate clearly with clients on the phone and schedule or modify appointments
• Familiarity with common insurance forms and policies with the ability to answer basic related questions
• Ability to handle referrals to outside specialists
• Relocation assistance within our practice’s locations

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person