Dental Assistant - Brighton Family Dental - Tonawanda, NY

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Tonawanda, NY

Job Description

We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. We want our assistants to be like family, to get to know our patients. 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. This part time job is for Mondays and Tuesdays.
Responsibilities

Welcome customers in the dental office
Prepare customers for treatments 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 post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
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
Good computer skills (Dentrix is a plus)
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)

Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 per week
Benefits:

Dental insurance
Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
No nights

Experience:

Dental office: 1 year (Required)
Dental Assistants: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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