Dental Assistant

The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing chair-side assistance to the dentist, sterilizing and preparing instruments, taking patient x-rays, and performing other administrative duties as needed. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be detail-oriented, and have a passion for helping others.

Benefits:

• Company parties
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement

Job Summary
We are seeking a part-time dental assistant, with the potential for the position to become full-time in the future.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing chair-side assistance to the dentist, sterilizing and preparing instruments, taking patient x-rays, and performing other administrative duties as needed. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be detail-oriented, and have a passion for helping others. Must be bilingual, fluent in both ENGLISH AND SPANISH (SPANISH IS A MUST)


Days and hours: Mondays and Thursdays, 9AM-5:30PM, and Saturdays 8AM-3:30PM(as needed)
          
Compensation based on experience, starting payrate $21 per hour 


Responsibilities:

• Provide chair-side assistance to the dentist during dental procedures
• Maintain patient records and update patient information
• Sterilize dental instruments and equipment
• Prepare patients for treatment
• Provide patient education on oral hygiene and preventive care.
• Take and process X-rays
• Keep the dental office clean and organized
•  Ensure infection control and maintain a clean workspace 

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a dental assistant (1-2 years)
• Strong computer and data entry skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to provide high-quality patient care