Certified Dental Assistant - Acumen Dental of Philadelphia, LLC - Philadelphia, PA

We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make our office more efficient and pleasant for patients. Dental assistant should be well-organized with great attention to detail, be able to follow instructions and respect office's regulations while performing basic dental tasks. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect excellent patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. The days available for this position are: Tue & Wed : 9am-5:30pm, 2 Sat/month 9am-2pm (except June-Aug) Responsibilities Welcome patients in the dental office Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort Take xrays 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 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 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 X-Ray Licensed (preferred) Pay: From $18.00 per hour Experience: Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: X-Ray Certification (Preferred) Work Location: In person

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