- Permanent Dental Assistant Job
- Buena Park, CA
Job Description
We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentistââ¬â¢s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. Youââ¬â¢ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentistââ¬â¢s shoulders. 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.
Responsibilities:
-Welcome patients in the dental office-Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort-Select and set up instruments, equipment, and material needed-Take digital X-rays including Panorex-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
Skills:
-Proven experience as a 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; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred-Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
