Dental Assistant Job in Weston, Florida

(Job ID: 537708)

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We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. Schedule Monday thru Thursday, (Friday optional ) 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 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 • Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA) Benefits • Dental insurance • Employee discount • Health insurance • Paid time off Experience: • Dental assisting: 5 years (Preferred) • X-Ray Certification • Bilingual (preferred)