Strobel Family Dental Dental Assistant Job Available. Can you make a dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients? Can you ensure excellent customer service help with simple administrative and basic dental task assistance? Are you organized and have a knack for great attention to detail? Will you follow instructions and respect dental office regulations and procedures? We need skills in providing direct and at times, indirect patient care to make office procedures as smooth as possible. (Note: Full-time assistants receive improved benefits.)
Responsibilities
- Welcome customers to the dental office
- Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
- Select and set up instruments, equipment, and materials 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
Work Remotely
- No
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $30,150.00 – $40,170.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental Insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
Medical specialties:
- Pediatrics
- Primary Care
- Surgery
Skills
- Proven experience as a dental assistant
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- The 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)
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Rexburg, ID 83440: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Application Question(s):
- What is your purpose for applying for this job?
- Do you have expanded functions?
Experience:
- Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Certified Dental Assistant (Preferred)
Work Location: One location