Dental Assistant

Job Description

Our well established Punta Gorda, Fl dental practice is offering a full time opportunity for a dental assistant. Applicant must be motivated, have good organizational skills and computer skills, be career minded and goal-achieving as well as love working with our patients and with the rest of the team of dental assistants, hygienists and the dentist.

Responsibilities

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

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)