We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will work as a team player in our office and make us more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service 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 able to make office procedures 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 or 6-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 a 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
Salary: $14.00 to $18.00 /hour
Experience:
* Customer Service: 2 years (Preferred)
* Dental Assisting: 2 years (Preferred)
Additional Compensation:
* Bonuses
* Other forms
Work Location:
* One location
Benefits:
* Health insurance
* Dental insurance
* Vision insurance
* Retirement plan
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Other
Clinical Setting:
* General Dentistry
CDA/RDA License Required:
* Yes
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* Day Shift
* 8 Hour Shift
Next, we are also looking to provide the opportunity for someone to be an Extern with our office.
This position we are a little more flexible on as we understand that most students will still be in school and will be needing to do so many hours. Any information that you have, you can certainly forward to me at this email. All applicants can send resumes/cover letters/etc. to my email address directly. I have also provided our indeed job posting for them to apply online as well. Please let me know if you have any questions.
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To apply for this job email your details to Joelle.Grossman@lifetime-smiles.com