Responsibilities

Welcome patients in the dental office
Prepare patients 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 when necessary
Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures when necessary

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
Must be willing/eager to learn and grow
Good computer skills
Excellent communication and people skills
Excellent attendance and punctuality is a must
Well groomed, such as: Clean Scrubs, Neat face and hair, hygienic looking
Overall excellent work ethic.
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school
Additional certification or training is a plus