Dental Assistant

We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office efficient and pleasant for patients. 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:

• 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
• 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
• Expanded functions like coronal polishing are a plus
• Good computer skills, experience with Dentrix preferred
• 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: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• dental: 1 year (Preferred)
• dental assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person