What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dental Assistant/Sterilization Tech position at Lakeside Family Dental?
We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will help make the dentist’s office run smoothly. You’ll ensure excellent patient care and lift 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 able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. We need someone who is reliable and will be at work on time.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
- Maintain accurate patient records
Skills
- Proven 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
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
- High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
- Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.50 per hour
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
- Sterilization: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $19