Dental Assistant

About This Role

Provide quality dental treatment and support oral health services as a patient-oriented and adaptable Dental Assistant. The role involves preparing patients, assisting during dental procedures, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality dental treatment and support oral health services
• Prepare patients for dental procedures
• Assist during dental procedures
• Ensure compliance with safety standards

Requirements

• Graduation from a Dental Assisting program or 2 years of dental assisting experience
• Current Radiation & Health Safety Certification or eligibility to obtain within 90 days
• Current CPR Certification or ability to obtain within 90 days
• Proficiency with computers, including word processing and electronic charting
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain a calm demeanor under pressure
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Dental Assisting program
• 2 years of dental assisting experience or graduation from a Dental Assisting program

Nice to Have

• Experience in restoration placement
• Ability to respect and work with diverse populations
• Demonstrated cultural competency and trauma-informed care approach
• Strong attention to detail and dependability
• Effective listening and communication skills
• Flexibility and adaptability

Skills

* Required skills

Certifications