Dental Assistant

Blinn Dental; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Blinn Dental in Sarasota is seeking a competent dental assistant to make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You will welcome patients, prepare them for treatments, set up instruments, and assist with four-handed dentistry.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience, knowledge of sterilization methods and health and safety regulations. Strong communication, detail orientation, and computer skills (Open Dental preferred) are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Must have dental assistant experience.
• Minimum 1 year dental assistant experience.
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods.
• Ability to follow regulations and maintain patient comfort.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients to the dental office.
• Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort.
• Select and set up instruments, equipment, and materials 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.
• Maintained accurate patient records and assisted with payment procedures.

Skills

Dental assistant experience

Sterilization knowledge

Health & safety regulations

Coronal polishing

Open Dental

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Well-organized

Multitasking

Professional demeanor

Proficient computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Dental assistant school preferred

EFDA certification asset

Tools

Open Dental

Job description

1 year minimum experience

We are a private dental practice in Sarasota. We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. 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.

Must have dental assistant experience.

Responsibilities:

• Welcome patients to the dental office.
• Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort.
• Select and set up instruments, equipment, and materials 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.
• Maintained accurate patient records and assisted with payment procedures.

Skills:

• Proven experience as a dental assistant.
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods.
• Understanding of health & safety regulations.
• The ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus.
• Good computer skills (Open Dental experience preferred).
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Well-organized and reliable.
• High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred.
• Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA).
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Professional demeanor.
• Proficient computer skills.