Full Job Description

We are looking for a competent dental assistant who preferably has pediatric dental experience. Most importantly wants to and enjoys working with children. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.

Responsibilities:

• Welcome customers in the dental office
• Prepare customers 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
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• coronal polishing - required
• certified to place sealant - required
• 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)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Dental Assisting: At least 3 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Registered Dental Assistant (Required)
• X-Ray Certification (Required)
• Nitrous Certification (Required)
• Coronal Polishing & Sealant Certified (Required)