Registered Dental Assistant or Dental Assistant - Dana Park Dental - Redding, CA

Permanent Dental Receptionist / Front Desk Job

Redding, CA

Job Description

We are looking for a dental assistant who will help our office provide a more efficient and pleasant experience for our patients. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and ensure compliance of dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care, and be able to work well within our team environment.
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
Take digital full mouth and check up x rays
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
High school diploma
Must have California Radiation Safety (X-Ray) certificate

Benefit Conditions:

Waiting period may apply

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused

Duties:

Assisting chair-side
Taking records, impressions, or x-rays
Using computers to update electronic patient records
Assisting with lab tasks as needed
Assisting with front office tasks as needed

Clinical Setting:

General Dentistry

Work Remotely

No

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 36 per week
Benefits:

Employee discount
Paid time off
Retirement plan

Schedule:

Day shift

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

X-Ray Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

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