What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Hoffman Family Dental?
We are looking for a Reliable dental assistant who would love to join our office, is a team player and can work independently when needed. You’ll ensure excellent patient care 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 be able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for treatment or exams ensuring their comfort
- Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
- Sterilize instruments according to OSHA regulations
- Assist the dentist using chairside and 4-handed dentistry
- Fulfill lab tasks as instructed
- Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Keep operatories clean and well-stocked
- Schedule appointments and assist front office as needed
- Maintain accurate patient records and document notes during patient appointments
Skills
- Experience as dental assistant
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
- Good computer skills
- Able to work/learn with Curve dental software
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
Education
- High school diploma;
- Certification from dental assistant school (preferred)
- Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18