What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Chesterfield Family Dental PLLC?
Overview
Privately owned dental office seeking a full-time, upbeat and friendly dental assistant. Must have excellent communication skills and be able to multi-task. You'll ensure excellent customer service and lift basic dental tasks off the dentist's shoulders. Knowledge of Eaglesoft software is a plus, but not necessary.
Responsibilities
- 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
Skills
- Proven experience as dental assistant, RDA preferred
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health and safety regulations
- Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Well-organized and reliable
- High-school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
- Addidtional certification or training is an asset )e.g. EFDA)
Hours
Mondays 8:15 am- 5:15 pm, Tuesday 8:15 am-6:15 pm, Thursday 8:15 am-6:15 pm, Friday 8:15 am-3:15 pm
Occasion Wednesdays as needed. No weekends.
Benefits
Paid time off which increases each year of employment, bonus pay, health insurance policies offered.
Experience
Dental assisting: 1 year (preferred), X-ray Certification (preferred)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $24