Dental Assistant – Smile for Life – Philadelphia, PA

We are looking for a competent Dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.

Please join our awesome team! We are looking for a friendly person who loves people, is reliable and enjoys learning new skills. Salary is based on experience and skill level.

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
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.
Benefit Conditions:

Waiting period may apply
Only full-time employees eligible

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19 Precaution(s)
Personal protective equipment provided or required
Plastic shield at work stations
Temperature screenings
Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Philadelphia, PA 19114: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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