Dental Assistant

Man dental

Dental Assistant

West Covina, CA
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Are you an experienced registered dental assistant who has a passion for working with oral healthcare patients? If so, we would love to talk with you. Our dental office is busy and growing with a need for a dedicated assistant to work with our dentists and hygienists to provide exemplary dental care for our patients. Our ideal candidate has 3 years of dental practice experience in an assisting role, has a current RDA license, and is excellent at customer service, organization, and communication skills. If this sounds like you, start your application today! Location: West Covina (CA) Position: Part time/Full Time Responsibilities: • Support dentists and dental hygienists by handing off dental instruments, providing suction, and ensuring chair-side accessibility to the team during procedures or examinations • Measure and document vital signs and medical history for patient records, take x-rays of patients’ mouths, and apply a topical anesthetic for dental procedures, if needed • Meet patients and explain dental care treatment plans so they feel comfortable during an appointment • Schedule appointments for patient care follow up, answer any questions they may have about dental hygiene, and provide postoperative instructions with methods for infection control of the patients’ teeth and gums, after procedures • Assure all dental office infection control policies and safety regulations are met by disinfecting and sterilizing all equipment and instruments after use Qualifications: • Previous dental assisting experience as a registered dental assistant or certified dental assistant (3 years) is necessary • Active BLS/CPR certification is required • Computer skills and experience with dental software and updating patient histories is needed • Must possess a current state license as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) • Proficiency with computers, and experience updating patient histories, and with dental software is necessary Compensation: $22.50 - $24 hourly