Dental Assistant

Are you ready to take your career in dentistry to the next level? This may be the position for you. We are a high end Midtown Dental practice. Looking for dental assistant who can perform all clinical assistant protocols. Must be energetic, detail oriented and absolutely loves patient interaction. Must have excellent verbal skills. This is a tremendous growth opportunity. We provide of training on communication skills as per it pertains to patient care. Please apply

Responsibilities

Engage 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

Maintain accurate patient records

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

Additional certification or training is an asset