Dental Assistant

Rebel Staffing • Stockton, KS

20d

About The Position

We are looking for a qualified dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients here at Stockton Dental Center in Stockton, Ks. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with close 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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFD)
• Supragingival Scaling Certification is beneficial

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers in the dental office
• Prepare clients 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED