Registered Dental Assistant - Bright Dents - Pawtucket, RI

Responsibilities Greeting and welcoming patients to the practice Maintaining front office COVID-19 health and safety measures Scheduling, rescheduling, confirming, and canceling appointments as needed Updating patient information and documenting recent treatments and procedures Welcome patients in the dental office Prepare patients 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 Maintain accurate patient charts 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 is preferred Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA) X-ray certification Dental Assistant license Knowledge of Open Dental software a plus, but not required Working knowledge of general administrative practices Good telephone etiquette Excellent organizational skills Excellent communication skills Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour Benefits: Dental insurance Employee discount Paid time off Work Location: In person

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