Job description
We are looking for a dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be interested in working with children! We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. Submit resume via email if interested! The office is located on West Monroe across from Workmans Travel Stop! Central location and convenient access via I-49!
Responsibilities
- Welcome customers in the dental office
- Dental cleanings
- 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
- Enjoys working with children
- 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, you are required to do a lot more talking when working with children!
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
- Bi-lingual candidates desired but not required!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Pediatrics
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a formal training or education in dental assisting?
- Why do you enjoy working with children?
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification and Nitrous Oxide (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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