Dental Receptionist/Dental Assistant

DentalZen; Whitby; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental practice in Durham Region, Whitby, seeks a dedicated Dental Receptionist/Assistant to support patient interactions and assist in dental procedures. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and demonstrate reliability and a willingness to learn. Duties include greeting patients, scheduling appointments, and ensuring infection control. This position requires availability for shifts including Mondays and several other weekdays.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to engage with patients effectively.
• Reliable and dedicated to providing excellent patient care.
• Proficient in problem-solving to handle various situations.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients to the practice.
• Schedule, reschedule, or cancel appointments as needed.
• Assist patients in filling out information forms.
• Prepare patients for dental work.
• Help with infection control by sterilizing instruments.
• Assist dentists during medical and dental emergencies.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Reliability

Dedication

Problem-solving skills

Willingness to learn

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a Dental Receptionist/Assistant with excellent communication skills, reliability, dedication, problem-solving skills and be willing to learn to join our team.

Job Details:

• This job will mainly consist of assisting and reception duties.

You must be available to work the following shifts:

Schedule:

• Monday: 12 to 8
• Wednesday: 12 to 8
• Thursday: 12 to 8
• Friday: 12 to 8
• Saturday: Alternate 9-4

Duties:

• Greeting and welcoming patients to the practice.
• Scheduling, rescheduling, or canceling appointments as needed.
• Assisting patients to fill out information forms.
• Preparing patients for dental work.
• Helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures.
• Assisting dentists in managing medical and dental emergencies when necessary.