- Permanent Dental Assistant Job
- Lake Oswego, OR
Job Description
We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentistââ¬â¢s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. Youââ¬â¢ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentistââ¬â¢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. This position is 4-5 days/week.
We are fun dental office with excellent staff and two doctors. If you are looking to work at a practice with all the latest equipment- Cerec crowns, Laser, Digital films, 3D printing and fantastic patients then you have found the right location.
Responsibilities
Fabricate Crowns using Cerec technology
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
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 and assist with payment procedures
Skills
5+ years Dental Assisting experience is required
Cerec experience is preferred
Eaglesoft dental software experience is preferred
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)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Free parking
Paid time off
Uniform allowance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
No weekends
Work Location: In person
