We seek an experienced dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. 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. Softdent experience a plus.

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 based on new PPE guidelines
• Schedule appointments in Softdent

Skills

• Proven experience as a dental assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations (OSHA)
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks
• 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)
• Knowledge of Digital X-rays, Cone Beam if not we will teach you
• Intraoral digital scanning
• Intraoral photography

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Skills:

• General Practice
• Orthodontic
• Endodontic
• Periodontics
• PPO
• SoftDent
• CEREC
• Treatment Planning
• Cross-trained (Front/Back Office)
• Digital X-rays
• Digital Impressions
• Intraoral Photos
• Extended Functions
• Oral Surgery
• Sleep Apnea
• Solutionreach
• Fee for Service
• Scheduling
• Coronal Polishing

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• PTO

Compensation:

• $18-$24/hour