Dental Assistant
Exact staff is now hiring a Dental Assistant who is able to undertake administrative tasks such as reception, appointment scheduling, payment and receipts as well as clinical management and chairside assisting. This Dental Assistant will work as a multiskilled member of a dental team, and can also work in management, health promotion and policy development roles.
Responsibilities:
Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentists
Assisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needs
Taking and processing X-rays of patients
Processing lab work for the dentist
Greeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointments
Taking billing and insurance details from patients
Advising patients on recommended oral hygiene
Updating and maintaining dental records
Handling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental clinic
Qualifications:
Knowledge of dentistry, particularly dental procedures, instruments and hygiene
Experience administering dental X-rays
Technical skills and proficiency with dental, scheduling, office and other software
Customer service and communication skills to ensure patients feel comfortable during appointments
Organizational and multi-tasking skills, general office aptitude
Must have:
Valid identification that proves your right to work in the United States
As a condition of employment, you may be required to pass a drug screen and background check
Recommended Skills
- Dental
- Dental Health
- Dental Insurance
- Setting Appointments