Job Information
Taunton Oral Health Center Dental Assistant in Taunton, Massachusetts
Qualifications Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred) X-Ray Certification (Preferred) 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 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 Skills Proven experience as dental assistant 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 High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA) COVID-19 Precaution(s): Personal protective equipment provided or required Plastic shield at work stations Temperature screenings Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place Experience: Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: X-Ray Certification (Preferred)