Dental Assistant

We are looking for a passionate hard working dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients.
You'll be expected to work collaboratively with the rest of the team to ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders.
As a dental assistant in our practice the expectation is that you are well-organized with great attention to detail.
You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office policys and procedures.
We want you to be skilled in providing direct and indirect patient care and able to make office procedures run as smooth as possible.
All team members are expected to work one night a week until 8 and one half day saturday a month.
*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 * Eagerness and ability to learn new things, Invisalign, Implants, Cerec, Sleep * 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 Pay: $18.
50 - $22.
00 per hour Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * Health insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Evening shift * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Work Location: Multiple locations