Job Summary:

We are seeking a qualified and caring DENTAL ASSISTANT to join our team! As a dental assistant, you will be providing top-notch dental care and administrative/comprehensive skilled chair-side support and assisting services for patients during clinical treatment procedures. The ideal candidate should be able to work independently with moderate technical guidance.

Wage: $18-22 per hour

Preferred Qualifications:

OPTION 1 – One (1) year’s experience as a dental assistant

OPTION 2 – Completion of a Dental Assistant vocational curriculum in a school  certified by the Commission on Dental Accreditation

Working knowledge of HIPPA compliance, PPO and dental terminology.

Demonstrated excellent interpersonal patient service skills, and ability to multi-task.

Working knowledge of proper sterilization and instrument management techniques. Demonstrated experience in high volume, fast-pace environment.

Field of Expertise:

Working knowledge of dental management system. Bilingual skills verbal and written communication skills (preferably Spanish or Mandarin). Demonstrated experience and skills in variety of dental disciplines.

Job Responsibilities

·      Prepare treatment/clinical areas for patient care.

·      Organizes and prepare trays for dental procedures

·      Prep patients and assist dentists with procedures

·      Obtain vital signs and monitors patients for complications as needed

·      Cleans up following procedures, dispose of waste, disinfect area after each patient, and sets up for next patient in accordance for established procedures.

·      Maintains inventory of disposable materials, medications, dental instruments, equipment, and supplies in the dental operatory and those required for daily operation.

·      Organizes supplies and equipment to minimize loss and maximize utilization

·      Performs regular audits to ensure the removal of expired materials

·      Maintains a clean and orderly clinic

·      Sterilizes and disinfect instruments and equipment in accordance with established procedures

·      Prepares materials for making impression and restoration as needed

·      Exposes and process digital radiographs and practice radiation safety when using dental radiographs generators

·      Provides administrative support (e.g., schedule, records) and problem resolution as required. Assists with patient registration, appointment scheduling, filing, scanning and other related administrate support duties as required

·      Obtain dental history, records from patients, and ensure health histories are recorded and current. Provides patient education and treatment planning information as directed by dentist.

·      Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping or squatting

What makes you stand out?

·      Demonstrate excellent bilingual skills in English and Spanish/Mandarin

·      Demonstrates collaborative work style

·      Previous work experience in private practice

·      A Radiation Safety License issued by the Dental Board of California OR a Certificate of compliance from an approved Board course in Radiation Safety

·      Current CPR/Basic Life Support (BLS) certification