Partnerships for Dentists
Kelly Family Dentistry is seeking an extraordinary dental assistant to help create a more efficient and pleasant environment for our patients. The assistant will play a key role in ensuring excellent customer service while assisting with administrative and basic dental tasks to support the dentist. Work schedule: Monday through Thursday 8:00‑5:00, Friday 7:00‑3:00.
Responsibilities
Welcome patients to the dental office
Prepare patients for treatments or checkups, ensuring their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment, and materials as needed
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Assist the dentist through four‑handed dentistry
Undertake lab tasks as instructed
Provide oral hygiene and post‑operative care instructions
Keep the dental room clean, organized, and well‑stocked
Schedule appointments
Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Preferred Skills
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health and safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non‑surgical tasks such as coronal polishing (a plus)
Good computer skills and experience with Dental Practice Management Software
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail
Well‑organized, reliable, and professional
Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g., EFDA, Dental Hygiene Assistant)
Great work ethic and positive attitude
Benefits
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Employee perks
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Responsibilities
Welcome patients to the dental office
Prepare patients for treatments or checkups, ensuring their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment, and materials as needed
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Assist the dentist through four‑handed dentistry
Undertake lab tasks as instructed
Provide oral hygiene and post‑operative care instructions
Keep the dental room clean, organized, and well‑stocked
Schedule appointments
Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Preferred Skills
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health and safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non‑surgical tasks such as coronal polishing (a plus)
Good computer skills and experience with Dental Practice Management Software
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail
Well‑organized, reliable, and professional
Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g., EFDA, Dental Hygiene Assistant)
Great work ethic and positive attitude
Benefits
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Employee perks
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