Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

1 year minimum experience

We are a private dental practice in Sarasota. We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. 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.

Responsibilities:

• Welcome patients to the dental office.
• Prepare patients 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.
• Maintained accurate patient records and assisted with payment procedures.

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 (Open Dental experience preferred).
• 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).
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Professional demeanor.
• Proficient computer skills.