A private dental office is seeking a friendly and energetic dental assistant for our practice. The ideal dental assistant should possess a natural excitement for helping patients-making them feel comfortable and a great team player with a good attitude. 1-2 years experience in the field will be preferred, but not required. We are willing to train on job.
Objectives of this role
Support the dentist by assisting with surgical and nonsurgical tasks
Improve operational efficiency of the practice
Ensure a clean, sanitary workspace at all times
Responsibilities
Sanitize dental equipment thoroughly before and after every use
Monitor usage of supply inventory and minimize waste
Review patient background and gather health information
Take X-rays
Organize, sanitize, and coordinate restocking of dental equipment and supplies
Required skills
Familiarity with commonly used dental instruments and sanitizing practices
Outstanding customer service, communication skills and a great bed-side manners
Being consistently punctual, organized and precise
Ability to navigate electronic medical record (EMR) systems
Required qualifications
Training or certification in dental assistance
Certification in using X-ray technology and related equipment