Dental Assistant - Villa Dental - Bethesda, MD

We are looking for a dental assistant with an enthusiastic personality!
Must be out-going, caring and personable. Have excellent bed side manners and customer service. One who is efficient and diligent in their work. Pleasant/friendly around patients. A team orientated person. You’ll ensure excellent patient service. Should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office rules/regulations. Must be able to make office procedures flow as smooth as possible.
Responsibilities

Welcome patients in the dental office
Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
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

Skills

X-Ray certified
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 is preferred
Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)'

Part-time and full-time schedules will be discussed.
Pay is dependent on level of skill/knowledge.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 per week
Benefits:

Employee discount

Ability to Commute:

Bethesda, MD 20814 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Bethesda, MD 20814: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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