Dental Assistant - North County Periodontics & Implant Dentistry : Job Details

Benefits:

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Company parties

Free food & snacks

Opportunity for advancement

Benefits/Perks

Careers Advancement Opportunities

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

401K

Paid Time Off

Sick Pay

Summary

We are a periodontal practice seeking a qualified and caring Dental Assistant to join our team! As a Dental Assistant, you will provide top-notch dental care that makes our clients feel like family. You will provide assistance to the dentist during exams and procedures and complete administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments. The ideal candidate is a Dental Assistant (DA) with a current x-ray license and has at least two years of experience. We utilize digital charts, digital radiographs, digital intraoral camera, CBCT, and Trios intraoral scanning. If you're friendly, outgoing, and committed to creating a fantastic dental experience, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

Welcome patients into the treatment area and make them feel comfortable

Discuss the dental care plan with patients and answer any questions they have

Take vital signs and accurately record medical history

Prep sterilized equipment and make it available to the dentist for exams and procedures

Clean and sterilize operatory after each treatment is completed

Assist dentist during procedures and exams with emphasis on maintaining high clinical standards and patient comfort

Take diagnostic quality dental x-rays

Provide patient education on oral hygiene and post-operative care

Maintain accurate and up-to-date dental records using dental software Open Dental

Adhere to all health and safety regulations and office policies maintaining high standards of infection control and cleanliness

Be engaged in procedures; learn to anticipate the needs of the Doctor and patient

Arrive and run on time, making sure the Doctor's and patient's time is never wasted

Monitor, order, and maintain stock of dental supplies

Learn setup for each procedure with correct materials/instruments

Routine maintenance of dental equipment

Light office cleaning

Shutting down and closing the office at the end of the day

Qualifications

Associate's Degree from a school certified by the Commission on Dental Accreditation

X-ray Certification is required

Current Basic Life Support/CPR certification is required

Strong computer and data entry skills

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Ability to provide high-quality patient care

Spanish speaking is a plus

Experience in Open Dental is a bonus

Having had surgical experience is a bonus