Dental Assistant (Full-time)

Job Duties/Responsibilites:

• Clinical Treatment:

  Correct usage of suction, passing instruments and materials, mixing techniques, knowledge of instrumentation.

• Prepare Treatment Room:

  Prepare the treatment room for the daily procedures

• Patient Interaction: 

  Welcomes patients. Accompanies patients into treatment rooms.

  Knowledge of all procedures and scripts so that they can Pre-brief or Debrief patients.

  Try not to leave the patient unattended in the chair

  Complete patients chart indicating procedure done today and what procedure is to be completed at the next visit

  Update patient’s health history and patient information semi-annually

  Escort patients from the treatment room

  Asks for referrals when appropriate

• Materials:

  Prepares and delivers materials at dentist’s direction

• Clean & Prepare Treatment Room

  Cleans and prepares treatment room ready for next patient in line with the practice’s infection control protocol

• Contaminated Instruments

  Responsible for processing of contaminated instruments and equipment

• X-Rays

  Develops, mounts, labels and files patients x-rays

• Supplies

  Monitors and orders supplies as needed

• Dental Team

  Develops working relationship with the dental team

• Office Staff

  Assists office staff when needed

• Time procedures when required by dentist
• Objection handling

  Has objection handling skills

Qualities/Skills/Experience:

• Must have at least 1-2 years previous on-the-job experience;
• Cert III or Cert IV in Dental Assisting or similar qualification preferred;
• Must possess good communication skills, people management skills and ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.