Dental Assistant Job in Highland Heights, Ohio

(Job ID: 502154)

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We are a private, family practice that is looking for a dental assistant. Pay starting at $25/hr Responsibilities: Welcome patients to the dental office Prepare patients 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 Schedule appointments Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures Call patients on the phone Other clinical or administrative tasks as assigned by dentist Skills: Radiology license mandatory EFDA license if applying for EFDA 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 Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA) Dentrix software knowledge is an asset Pay starting at $25/hr