Chair-Side Assistant - Dental

Work setting

• Dental practice

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare patients for dental examinations
• Order dental and office supplies
• Maintain and order supplies
• Perform reception and clerical duties
• Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment
• Educate patients concerning oral hygiene
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Record dental procedures performed on patients
• Invoice patients for dental services

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• MS Word

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Accurate
• Dependability
• Initiative
• Reliability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available