What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Kelly Family Dentistry?
Dental Assistant
Kelly Family Dentistry
Monday through Thursday from 8:00am to 5:00pm | Fridays from 7:00am to 3:00pm
We are looking for an extraordinary dental assistant to help create a more efficient and pleasant environment for our patients. You will play a key role in ensuring excellent customer service while assisting with administrative and basic dental tasks to support the dentist.
Dental assistants should be well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to follow instructions while adhering to all dental office regulations. You should be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and capable of making office procedures run smoothly.
Responsibilities
- Welcome patients to the dental office
- Prepare patients for treatments or checkups, ensuring their comfort
- Select and set up instruments, equipment, and materials as needed
- Sterilize instruments according to regulations
- Assist the dentist through four-handed dentistry
- Undertake lab tasks as instructed
- Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Keep the dental room clean, organized, and well-stocked
- Schedule appointments
- Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Skills (Preferred; will train the right candidate)
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health and safety regulations
- Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks such as coronal polishing (a plus)
- Good computer skills and experience with Dental Practice Management Software
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Well-organized, reliable, and professional
- Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g., EFDA, Dental Hygiene Assistant)
- Great work ethic and positive attitude
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Employee perks