Standish Family Dental Health View Company Profile
We are looking for a professional to join our motivated and ambitious team, who can stay for many years! Seeking a team player with exceptional attention-to-detail and will be organized, dependable, and driven. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. We pride ourselves on having a fun, compassionate, and enjoyable place to work built on teamwork and everyone having a happy positive attitude! We expect the best from our employees, but we also provide great compensation. The position will be full-time with benefits and competitive wages (based on experience). Responsibilities Welcome patients in the dental office Prepare patients for treatment 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 Support front desk when needed or time allows Schedule appointments Maintain accurate patient records Making phone calls as needed to patients, labs, other dental offices, etc. Skills Proven experience as dental assistant Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods Understanding of health & safety regulations 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) If you are passionate about dental care and providing exceptional service to patients, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume for consideration! We look forward to meeting you! Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: Monday to Friday No weekends Experience: Dental assisting: 1 year (Required) License/Certification: X-Ray Certification (Required) Ability to Commute: Standish, ME 04084 (Required) Work Location: In person