Dental Assistant needed in our Fullerton, CA office.

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Fullerton, CA

Job Description

Who You Are:  You are an experienced and adaptable Dental Assistant who partners well with fellow team members and doctors.  You love assisting patients of all ages and having fun with your team and the kiddos who are cared for at our practice. You are self-motivated, accountable, patient and a lifelong learner.

Who We Are:  Cottage Dental and Kid’s Corner Dentistry are modern dental practices in the heart of Fullerton, California, serving our local and surrounding communities (Anaheim, Brea and Placentia) for over 30 years.  Our unwavering commitment to our patients is grounded in our shared values of 1) Do the Right Thing, 2) be Dependable and Accountable, 3) Can Do Attitude and 4) Collaborate and Celebrate – which guides all our interactions with team members, patients, partners and vendors.  In our mission to provide exceptional care to our patients, we believe how we get there is as important as the final results.

Responsibilities

• Patient Examination and Doctor Support: take impressions and x-rays as needed, chart and document all notes pertaining to the patient during the exam and treatment. Anticipate the Doctor’s needs and be fully prepared.  Use creativity and imagination to ease and encourage anxious or timid patients.
• Office and Patient Management: manage the days’ schedule, keeping a smooth flow of patients and minimizing patient wait times.  Assist in front office administration, gather consent forms as required and understand patient insurance eligibility.
• Treatment room maintenance and sterilization.
• Promote Dental Health Education to all patients, parents and guardians.
• Stay up to date on all compliance, safety and licensure training and requirements

What You'll Bring:

• Applicable state DA certifications and licenses.  X-Ray certificate.
• Direct patient care experience of a year or more required.