Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a highly motivated, competent, dental assistant who will make the office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and outstanding work ethic. 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. Apply now and take the next step in your dental assistant career!
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
- 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
- Well-organized and reliable
- Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule (Monday-Thursday)
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Thursday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Murrieta, CA 92563: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Registered Dental Assistant (Required)
- X-Ray Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person