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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a competent Dental Assistant who will make the dentist’s office more 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 able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. Responsibilities include maintaining and sterilizing dental equipment, preparing patients for treatment, helping the dentist during procedures, scheduling appointments, and keeping records.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Preparing patients for dental work
- Assisting dental hygienists with procedures when necessary
- Providing great patient care
- Recording treatment information in patient records
- Exposing dental x-rays from dental diagnostics and caring for dental x-ray equipment
- Giving patients information on dental hygiene, oral health care, and plaque control programs
- Collecting and recording medical and dental histories and patient vital signs
- Providing postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist
- Maintaining dental supplies inventory
- Conserving dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- 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)
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- How do you handle patients with dental anxiety?
- What strategies do you use to manage your tasks and time during busy periods at the office?
- Can you describe your experience with dental software?
- What is your experience in preparing patients for treatment?
- How do you ensure the cleanliness and sterilization of dental equipment?