Alliance Health Clinic is looking for a competent dental assistant to work with the dental team to make dental visits more efficient and a pleasant experience for patients. The dental assistant should be well-organized and diligent. Should be able to follow instructions and dental office regulations.
Responsibilities
Welcome customers,
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 four-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,
Any other assignments within the dental office.
Skills
Proven experience as a 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
Familiarity with Dentrix is a plus.
Well-organized and dependable
High school diploma and graduated from a dental assistant school.
Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g., EFDA)
