Dental Assistant

We are looking for a friendly and sociable pediatric dental assistant.
If you love to have fun and work with children, this is the place for you.
Dental assistant must be a team player, efficient, and pleasant for kid patients.
Must have an outgoing personally.
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.
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 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 * 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 Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $12.
00 - $15.
00 per hour Benefits: * Professional development assistance Medical specialties: * Pediatrics Schedule: * 8 hour shift Experience: * Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: * X-Ray Certification (Preferred) Work Location: Multiple locations