What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Dental Assistant position at Drs. Donna Sanfilippo & Daniel Nasser?
We are looking for a competent dental assistant to be a lasting addition to our practice. 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 patients in the dental office
- Prepare patients 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 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
- Good computer skills
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
- DANB x-ray cert, Ice Cert and CRP
- Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. OSHA/HIPAA)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification and ICE (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $28