Registered Dental Assistant / Dental Assistant - THOMPSON FAMILY DENTISTRY - El Dorado Hills, CA

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

El Dorado Hills, CA

Job Description

We are looking for an awesome dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and be able to assist in both front and back office. 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 competent 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
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

Experience as dental assistant preferred but not required
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 and phone etiquette
Excellent communication, team player
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school
Experience with digital scanning preferred, but we're willing to train

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 35 per week
Benefits:

Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift

License/Certification:

CPR Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

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