Dental Assistant

We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make help make our office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. 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

• Welcome patients in the dental office
• Prepare patients for treatments ensuring their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and material as needed
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Assist the dentist through all dental procedures
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed
• Provide post-operative care instructions
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Maintain accurate patient records

Skills

• Proven experience as dental assistant
• 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
• Reliable and flexibility
• High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred