Job Description
Job Description We are seeking a skilled and experienced Registered Dental Assistant or Dental Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1-3 years of experience in general dentistry and possess a strong understanding of four-handed dentistry, procedure set-up, infection control (current CE), OSHA certification, X-ray license, HIPPA compliance, alginate impressions, sterilization, CPR certification, and dental charting for pre-existing conditions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Assists patients in completing forms, answering their questions and giving directions to patients as authorized by the dentist or hygienist.
- Serves as the dental providers chair-side assistant.
- Prepares operatories for patient treatment as per the dental providers directions.
- Sets up, takes and confirms that dental radiographs are accurate as ordered.
- Places varnishes as ordered and directed.
- Follows OSHA infection control guidelines and RFD infection control policies and procedures.
- Maintains dental equipment and areas in accordance with manufacturers' directions and Dental Department policy and protocol.
- Maintains adequate operatory supplies and compiles a list of individual item shortages for inventory control and ordering purposes.
- Assists dental providers in assuring that all patient records and documents are properly and accurately completed and filed.
- Assists with various clinical and administrative functions as appropriate.
- Ensures the proper disposal of all materials in accordance with Dental Department directive, center policy, as well as state and federal regulation(s).
- Other duties as assigned and requested.
Requirements - High School diploma or GED required.
- Certificate of completion from an accredited course in dental assisting with completed internship
- Current State License
- Bilingual English/Tagolog proficiency required.
- California Radiation Safety Certificate.
- Current BLS (CPR) Certification.
- Exceptional customer service skills.
SOFTWARE:
If you meet the above requirements and are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the dental industry, we encourage you to submit your application today!
Benefits - Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Bonus Structure
- PTO
- Holiday pay
- 401k
Job Tags
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