Dental Assistant - Modern Smiles Pocatello - Pocatello, ID

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Pocatello, ID

Job Description

Summary
We are looking for a competent dental assistant to work with our amazing doctor. As a dental assistant, you’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. We are searching for someone that is highly organized with great attention to detail and able to function at a high level in a busy practice. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office policies and be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and ensuring procedures run as smoothly as possible.
Dental Assistant Duties & Responsibilities

Welcome patients and seat them for treatment
Prepare patients for treatments, ensuring their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment, and material needed for the procedure
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 operatories clean and well-stocked
Schedule appointments
Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Dental Assistant Requirements

Proven experience as a dental assistant
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
The 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 (willing to train the right person)
Additional certification or training is an asset

Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 32 per week
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Pocatello, ID 83202 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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