We are a small and friendly established dental office, seeking a second dental assistant with a pleasant personality. We see patients on Tuesday's, Wednesday's and Thursday's and Monday mornings. We are flexible, willing to hire someone that wants Monday's and Friday's off or someone that wants to work 3 days a week and help with administrative duties on the 4rth day. We don't take HMO's or overbook. This is a relaxed environment with a smiley and efficient staff.
We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make our office more efficient and pleasant for patients, with excellent customer service. 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.
Due to our location we have many Spanish speaking patients, so applicants MUST be bilingual (Spanish/English). Please do not apply if you are not bilingual.
Responsibilities
Welcome customers to 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
Assist with payment procedures
Skills
Digital x-rays, temporary crowns
Proven experience as 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: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $22.00 per hour, depending on experience
Benefits:
Paid training
Schedule:
No weekends
Experience:
Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
Language:
spanish (Required)
english (Required)