What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Toothio?
Job Description
- 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.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a registered 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred.
- Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA).