Sample posting
We are a general dental practice in our area hiring a dental assistant to work chairside with our doctors and keep the day moving.
What you will do
- Seat patients, take medical histories and set up and break down operatories
- Four-handed chairside assisting
- Radiographs and intraoral scans within your certification
- Sterilisation and infection control to protocol
- Explain post-op instructions and next appointments
What you need
- Radiography certification or permit as required in our state
- CPR certification
- Steady hands and attention to detail on a busy schedule
Nice to have
- RDA, CDA or EFDA credential
- Intraoral scanner experience
- Bilingual
Pay: $21.32 to $27.93 per hour
Dental Assistant interview questions
- Walk me through how you set up for a crown prep.
- What would you do if you saw a break in sterilisation protocol?
- Which dentists have you liked assisting, and why?
- How do you keep a nervous patient calm while the doctor is out of the room?
- Which certifications or permits do you hold, and which are you working toward?
- Tell me about a day that went badly. What did you do to keep it on track?
- What schedule can you commit to?
- Why are you looking now?
Scoring rubric
- Chairside skill: Anticipates the next instrument; knows the procedures. Score 1–5.
- Infection control: Specific about protocol, not just “I follow it”. Score 1–5.
- Patient manner: Warm, calm, explains clearly. Score 1–5.
- Credentials: Holds what the state requires for the duties. Score 1–5.
- Reliability: Can commit to the schedule; stable history. Score 1–5.