Responsibilities:
- Assist the dentist during dental procedures
- Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize dental instruments
- Take and develop dental x-rays
- Provide chairside assistance to the dentist during procedures
- Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-operative care
- Maintain accurate patient records and update medical history
- Schedule appointments and manage patient flow
- Perform dental receptionist duties as needed
Requirements:
- Dental assisting experience preferred, but willing to train the right candidate
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- Experience in dental receptionist duties, including scheduling and managing patient flow
- Familiarity with Dentrix or other dental practice management software is a plus
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $26.00-$32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 ? 45 per week
Additional pay:
* Bonus pay
* Overtime pay
Benefits:
* Dental care
* Paid time off
Flexible language requirement:
* French not required
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Weekends as needed
Experience:
* Dental assisting: 2 years (required)
Language:
* English fluently (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Certified Dental Assistant level 2 (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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