What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Modern Dental LLC?
Large, expanding dental office looking for a fun assistant to add to our family! We are looking for a competent dental assistant to become part of our team and who cares to make sure this dental office will run more efficiently and pleasantly for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks from the dentist’s shoulders. Ideal candidate 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 and indirect patient care and be able to make sure office procedures run as smooth as possible.
Responsibilities
- Welcome customers in the dental office
- Prepare customers 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 oral hygiene and 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
- 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)
Additional Compensation:
- Bonuses
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
Job Type: Full-time
License/Certification:
- RDA (Required)
Work Location: In person