Dental Assistant

Job description

We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers in the dental office
• Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
• Prepare and clean/disinfect the rooms for hygienist and dentist.
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Schedule appointments
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Skills

• Proven experience as dental assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail and ready to learn
• Well-organized and reliable
• High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
• Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. RDA or EF-RDA)

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Wednesday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)
• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
• Coronal Polish Certificate (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Diamond Bar, CA 91765: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Application Questions

How many years of dental assistant experience do you have?
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
Are you able to work in La Verne, CA 91750?
Do you have the following license or certification: X-ray?
Do you speak English?
Do you speak Spanish?
Are you authorized to work in the following country: United States?
Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?
When are you available for an interview or phone screen? Please list 2-3 dates and times or ranges of times.