Dental Assistant - Gillihan Dental Office - Independence, MO

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Independence, MO

Job Description

We are looking for a confident dental assistant to join our team. You should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. Pay is commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities

Welcome patients 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

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
High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)

Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $16.00 to $20.00 /hour
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 per week
Benefits:

401(k) matching
Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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