Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

· Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed

· Check patients in and room patients – assist with office procedures as directed

· Assist the dentist

· Help patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment

· Undertake lab tasks as instructed

· Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions as directed by dentist

· Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked

· Cross train to cover front desk duties if needed

· Perform other duties as needed with the initiative to find things that need to be done and willing to assist other staff when not busy

Requirements:

• High school diploma
• 3+ Years of work experience in a dental office, experience with an Electronic Dental Record is preferred.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with electronic health records.
• Strong communication skills and knowledge of the communities of which we serve
• Must be well organized with a strong attention to detail and accuracy