What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Eastern Pines Dental?
Job Overview
Dental Assistant II
We are hiring an experienced dental assistant to help make our office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service of the clinical staff while assisting the dentist in all matters. Dental assistants who apply should be well-organized with great attention to detail and be able to provide direct and indirect patient care involving IV sedation, oral surgery and a wide variety of general dentistry to make clinic procedures as smooth as possible. You must have at least 2 years experience, all current certifications and be willing to undergo a background check and drug test.
Responsibilities
- Use leadership skills to facilitate dental assistant team
- Help maintain and order dental supplies
- Ensure patients feel welcomed into practice
- Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
- Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
- Assist the dentist chair-side
- Sterilize instruments according to regulations
- Undertake lab tasks as instructed
- Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
- Maintain accurate patient records
Skills
- Proven experience and leadership 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
- Additional certification or training is an asset'
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25