Dental Assistant/Sterilization Tech - Fortier Dental Design - Anaheim, CA

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Anaheim, CA

Job Description

About us
Fortier Dental Design is a family dental office with excellent attention to comfort and patient care.
We are looking for a competent dental assistant who is dependable, responsible and eager to learn. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and work with other team members to provide a positive patient experience. 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. No experience required. Newly trained dental assistants are welcome, as we are willing to train on the job.
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
Willing to multitask such as schedule appointments
Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Skills

Some experience as a dental assistant is preferred
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; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
X-ray license is a plus
Bi-lingual speaker (English/Spanish) is also helpful

Benefits

Paid sick/personal time - 3 days (after 3 months)
Paid holidays - 5 days (after 6 months)
Paid vacation time - 5 days (after 1 year)

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:

Employee discount
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Paid training

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

Are you able to work until 7 pm, 2 days (Mon. & Wed.) per week?

Experience:

Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

Anaheim, CA 92804: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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