Registered Dental Assistant / Dental Assistant

Our office is looking for a friendly, competent, and reliable dental assistant to join our team! We are seeking someone who is honest, has strong work ethics, and is a team player. Providing excellent patient care is our main goal for all of our staff. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail and be willing to go the extra mile. 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 be able to make office procedures go smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients in the dental office
• 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
• Perform lab tasks as instructed
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Schedule appointments

Skills

• Proven experience as dental assistant
• Team player who gets along well with others
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• High school diploma; Graduating from dental assistant school is required

*** HOURLY PAY = NEGOTIABLE, DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE ***

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person