Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

For our busy dental practice, we’re looking for a dental assistant. You’ll assist with patient preparation, sterilization of tools, room setup, and some dental hygiene activities. You should have a dental x-ray certification and provide excellent patient care to succeed in this position.

Dental assistants should be well-organized and meticulous in their work. You should be able to follow directions and adhere to the rules of the dental practice. We want you to be capable of delivering direct or indirect patient care and ensuring that office procedures run smoothly.

Dental Assistant Duties & Responsibilities :

Welcome customers to the dental office

Prepare customers for treatments or checkups, ensuring their comfort

Select and set up instruments, equipment and materials 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

When necessary, assist dentists in the management of medical and dental emergencies

Making sure medical and dental histories, as well as patient vital signs, are gathered and recorded

Maintain dental equipment inventory and order dental supplies

Dental Assistant Requirements :

Proven experience as a dental assistant

Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods

Understanding of health and safety regulations

Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus

Good computer skills

Excellent communication and people skills

Strong attention to detail

Must be well-organized and reliable

High school diploma

Graduate of a dental assistant school is preferred

Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)