- Job description:
We are looking for a dental assistant to complement our small team in our South Eugene dental office. The office has been serving patients for many years, and we have a wonderful patient base. Dental assistants should be well-organized, and have great attention for 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 be able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. We will require front office tasks when needed.
Full time comes with full benefits and a competitive wage. We invite you to schedule an interview to view the office and discuss the opportunity.
- 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.
Schedule appointments.
Front office work such as answering phones and scheduling.
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.
Knowledgeable with Dentrix software is preferred.
Well-organized and reliable.
High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred.
- Job Types: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $30 per hour DOE
- Schedule:
Day shift
8 hour shift
Monday to Thursday
No weekends
- Benefits:
In-office Dental Coverage
Health insurance reimbursement
Paid Holidays
PTO
401(k)
- Education:
Associate (Preferred)
- Experience:
Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
- License/Certification:
EFDA (Required)
X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
- Experience:
Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
- License/Certification:
EFDA Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
If you're not sure if this job is for you, please send in your resume. It is difficult to know if this is your future work home until we talk. Once you apply we will see if it's a good fit.
