- Permanent Dental Assistant Job
- Nokomis, FL
Job Description
New DA Grads Welcome!!
We are seeking a hardworking, reliable, team-player to add to our awesome Nitrous Dental family. Applicants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. We are looking for someone proficient in dental software (our office utilizes OpenDental). We strive to provide our patients with an easy-going, pleasant experience while here at Nitrous Dental. That is often such a huge complaint when speaking to new patients that other offices really try sell, sell, sell. We are far more worried about patient satisfaction and developing long-lasting relationships with our patients.
Responsibilities
Welcome customers in the dental office
Prepare customers 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
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
Schedule appointments
Maintain accurate patient records
Skills
New graduates or little experience are welcomed
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, reliable, and timely
High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Schedule:
10 hour shift
License/Certification:
X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
