Dental Assistant
Company: Dr. Thomas Sammons, DDS
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: July 31, 2022
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Job Description:
We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make
the dentist's office more efficient and pleasant for patients.
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 great 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. Experience preferred, but not necessarily
required.*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* Maintain accurate patient records and assist with
payment procedures* Obtain oral imaging and x-rays*Skills**
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* Ability to
multi-task* High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant
school is preferred* Additional certification or training is an
asset (e.G. EDDA)Job Type: Full-timePay: $10.00 $20.00 per
hourBenefits:* 401(k)* Employee discount* Life insurance* Paid time
off* Referral programSchedule:* Monday to FridayAbility to
commute/relocate:* Lafayette, LA 70508: Reliably commute or
planning to relocate before starting work (Required)Experience:*
Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)License/Certification:* X-Ray
Certification (Preferred)Work Location: One location
Keywords: Dr. Thomas Sammons, DDS, Lafayette , Dental Assistant, Healthcare , Lafayette, Louisiana
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